CVE-2023-27604

Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider: Airflow Sqoop Provider RCE Vulnerability

Description

Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider, versions before 4.0.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker pass parameters with the connections, which makes it possible to implement RCE attacks via ‘sqoop import --connect’, obtain airflow server permissions, etc. The attacker needs to be logged in and have authorization (permissions) to create/edit connections. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected. This issue was reported independently by happyhacking-k, And Xie Jianming and LiuHui of Caiji Sec Team also reported it.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33039 patch vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lswlxf11do51ob7f6xyyg8qp3n7wdrgd vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27604?
CVE-2023-27604 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27604?
To fix CVE-2023-27604, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27604 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27604 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27604?
CVE-2023-27604 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider.
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