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CVE-2022-40127

8.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter.

Published Nov 14, 2022CWE-94EPSS 85.65%

Overview

CVE-2022-40127 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/2GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/25960Reflists.apache.org/thread/cf132hgm6jvzvsbpsozl3plf1r4cwysyRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/2GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/25960Reflists.apache.org/thread/cf132hgm6jvzvsbpsozl3plf1r4cwysy

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40127?

CVE-2022-40127 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-40127?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-40127?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-40127?

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