CVE-2023-40712

Apache Airflow: Secrets can be unmasked in the "Rendered Template"

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.7.1, is affected by a vulnerability that allows authenticated users who have access to see the task/dag in the UI, to craft a URL, which could lead to unmasking the secret configuration of the task that otherwise would be masked in the UI. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.7.1 or later which has removed the vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33512 patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33516 patch vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jw1yv4lt6hpowqbb0x4o3tdp0jhx2bts vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40712?
CVE-2023-40712 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40712?
To fix CVE-2023-40712, 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-2023-40712 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40712 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-2023-40712?
CVE-2023-40712 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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