CVE-2023-50944

Apache Airflow: Bypass permission verification to read code of other dags

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.1, have a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to access the source code of a DAG to which they don't have access. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.1, which fixes this issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/36257 third party advisory patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/92krb5mpcq8qrw4t4j5oooqw7hgd8q7h vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/5 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50944?
CVE-2023-50944 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50944?
To fix CVE-2023-50944, 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-2023-50944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50944 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-2023-50944?
CVE-2023-50944 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow.
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