In Apache Airflow, prior to version 2.4.1, deactivating a user wouldn't prevent an already…
CVE-2022-41672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Apache Airflow versions: 2.4.0 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 74% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Apache Airflow you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on lists.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache Airflow | 2.4.0 and earlier | Not stated |
| Apache | Airflow | 2.4.1 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
Official description
In Apache Airflow, prior to version 2.4.1, deactivating a user wouldn't prevent an already authenticated user from being able to continue using the UI or API.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
- lists.apache.org/thread/ohf3pvd3dftb8zb01yngbn1jtkq5m08yIssue Tracking, Mailing List
Patches and release notes
- github.com/apache/airflow/pull/26635Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Airflow
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.3 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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