CVE-2025-5279

Issue with Amazon Redshift Python Connector and the BrowserAzureOAuth2CredentialsProvider plugin

Description

When the Amazon Redshift Python Connector is configured with the BrowserAzureOAuth2CredentialsProvider plugin, the driver skips the SSL certificate validation step for the Identity Provider. An insecure connection could allow an actor to intercept the token exchange process and retrieve an access token. This issue has been addressed in driver version 2.1.7. Users should upgrade to address this issue and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Amazon Redshift
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5279?
CVE-2025-5279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5279?
To fix CVE-2025-5279, 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-2025-5279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5279 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-2025-5279?
CVE-2025-5279 affects Amazon Redshift.
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