CVE-2023-50783

Apache Airflow: Improper access control vulnerability on the "varimport" endpoint

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user without the variable edit permission, to update a variable. This flaw compromises the integrity of variable management, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.8.0, which fixes this issue

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33932 patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rs7cr3yp726mb89s1m844hy9pq7frgcn vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/4 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50783?
CVE-2023-50783 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50783?
To fix CVE-2023-50783, 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-2023-50783 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50783 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-2023-50783?
CVE-2023-50783 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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