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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-22888
CVE-2023-22888:
Apache Airflow vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Apache Airflow versions before 2.6.3 is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause a service disruption by manipulating the run_id parameter. This vulnerability is considered low severity since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The issue stems from improper input validation (CWE-20) of the run_id parameter in the DagRun functionality (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, the vulnerability can lead to service disruption of the Apache Airflow instance. The impact is limited to availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The recommended mitigation is to upgrade Apache Airflow to version 2.6.3 or later. The fix introduces a configurable option for DagRun.runid parameter that allows users to select specific runid patterns for their runs, ensuring stricter control over the values used (GitHub PR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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