CVE-2023-41267

Apache HDFS Provider error message suggested installation of incorrect pip package

Description

In the Apache Airflow HDFS Provider, versions prior to 4.1.1, a documentation info pointed users to an install incorrect pip package. As this package name was unclaimed, in theory, an attacker could claim this package and provide code that would be executed when this package was installed. The Airflow team has since taken ownership of the package (neutralizing the risk), and fixed the doc strings in version 4.1.1

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.64%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow HDFS Provider
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33813 patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ggthr5pn42bn6wcr25hxnykjzh4ntw7z vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/14/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41267?
CVE-2023-41267 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41267?
To fix CVE-2023-41267, 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-2023-41267 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41267 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-2023-41267?
CVE-2023-41267 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow HDFS Provider.
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