CVE-2023-33234

Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider: KubernetesPodOperator RCE via connection configuration

Description

Arbitrary code execution in Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes provider version 5.0.0 allows user to change xcom sidecar image and resources via Airflow connection. In order to exploit this weakness, a user would already need elevated permissions (Op or Admin) to change the connection object in this manner.  Operators should upgrade to provider version 7.0.0 which has removed the vulnerability.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n1vpgl6h2qsdm52o9m2tx1oo86tl4gnq mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33234?
CVE-2023-33234 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33234?
To fix CVE-2023-33234, 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-2023-33234 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33234 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-2023-33234?
CVE-2023-33234 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider.
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