CVE-2023-36543

Apache Airflow: ReDoS via dags function

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.6.3, has a vulnerability where an authenticated user can use crafted input to make the current request hang. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.53%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32060 patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/tokfs980504ylgk3cv3hjlnrtbv4tng4 patch vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36543?
CVE-2023-36543 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36543?
To fix CVE-2023-36543, 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-2023-36543 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-36543 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-36543?
CVE-2023-36543 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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