Vulnerability · Published Jan 21, 2023 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2023-22884Apache Airflow, Apache Airflow MySQL Provider: Arbitrary file read via MySQL provider in Apache Airflow
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity command injection in Apache Airflow from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 11.9% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow, Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow MySQL Provider.This issue affects Apache Airflow: before 2.5.1; Apache Airflow MySQL Provider: before 4.0.0.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | apache-airflow | 2.5.1 | GHSA-c732-xvv8-g94c |
| PyPI | apache-airflow | 2.5.1 | PYSEC-2026-268 |
| PyPI | apache-airflow-providers-mysql | 4.0.0 | GHSA-c732-xvv8-g94c |
| PyPI | apache-airflow-providers-mysql | 4.0.0 | PYSEC-2026-279 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Airflow | 0 – before 2.5.1 |
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Airflow MySQL Provider | 0 – before 4.0.0 |
Weakness: CWE-77 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H