CVE-2023-40611

Apache Airflow Dag Runs Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.7.1, is affected by a vulnerability that allows authenticated and DAG-view authorized Users to modify some DAG run detail values when submitting notes. This could have them alter details such as configuration parameters, start date, etc. Users should upgrade to version 2.7.1 or later which has removed the vulnerability.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33413 patch vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/8y9xk1s3j4qr36yzqn8ogbn9fl7pxrn0 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/12/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40611?
CVE-2023-40611 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40611?
To fix CVE-2023-40611, 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-2023-40611 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40611 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-2023-40611?
CVE-2023-40611 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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