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CVE-2022-40189: 
Apache Airflow vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-40189 is a command injection vulnerability affecting Apache Airflow Pig Provider and Apache Airflow. The vulnerability allows an attacker to control commands executed in the task execution context without requiring write access to DAG files. This vulnerability impacts Pig Provider versions prior to 4.0.0 and any Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.3.0 when Pig Provider is installed (NVD, CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'). It specifically affects the Pig Provider component when installed with Apache Airflow, allowing command execution in the task execution context (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands within the task execution context of Apache Airflow, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and command execution (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to upgrade to Pig Provider version 4.0.0 or later. For Airflow installations version 2.3.0 or higher, manual installation of Pig Provider version 4.0.0 is required to address the vulnerability. Note that Pig Provider 4.0.0 can only be installed on Airflow 2.3.0+ (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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