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CVE-2023-48291

4.3 · MEDIUM

Apache Airflow, in versions prior to 2.8.0, contains a security vulnerability that allows an authenticated user with limited access to some DAGs, to craft a request that could give the user write a…

Published Dec 21, 2023CWE-668EPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2023-48291 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Airflow, in versions prior to 2.8.0, contains a security vulnerability that allows an authenticated user with limited access to some DAGs, to craft a request that could give the user write access to various DAG resources for DAGs that the user had no access to, thus, enabling the user to clear DAGs they shouldn't.

This is a missing fix for CVE-2023-42792 in Apache Airflow 2.7.2 

Users of Apache Airflow are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.8.0 or newer to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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/2023/12/21/1GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/34366Reflists.apache.org/thread/3nl0h014274yjlt1hd02z0q78ftyz0z3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/1GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/34366Reflists.apache.org/thread/3nl0h014274yjlt1hd02z0q78ftyz0z3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48291?

CVE-2023-48291 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-48291?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-48291?

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-2023-48291?

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