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CVE-2023-27604

8.8 · HIGH

Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider, versions before 4.0.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker pass parameters with the connections, which makes it possible to implement RCE attacks v…

Published Aug 28, 2023CWE-20EPSS 1.65%

Overview

CVE-2023-27604 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2023 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

Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider, versions before 4.0.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker pass parameters with the connections, which makes it possible to implement RCE attacks via ‘sqoop import --connect’, obtain airflow server permissions, etc. The attacker needs to be logged in and have authorization (permissions) to create/edit connections.

It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

This issue was reported independently by happyhacking-k, And Xie Jianming and LiuHui of Caiji Sec Team also reported it.

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

GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/33039Reflists.apache.org/thread/lswlxf11do51ob7f6xyyg8qp3n7wdrgdGitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/33039Reflists.apache.org/thread/lswlxf11do51ob7f6xyyg8qp3n7wdrgd

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27604?

CVE-2023-27604 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27604?

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-2023-27604?

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-2023-27604?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-27604 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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