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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-25754
CVE-2023-25754:
Apache Airflow vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Privilege Context Switching Error vulnerability was identified in Apache Airflow versions before 2.6.0. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on May 8, 2023, with credit given to ksw9722 for finding the issue (OSS Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a severe security issue with potential for remote exploitation without requiring privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability affects the file task handler's permission management in Apache Airflow, potentially allowing privilege escalation through airflow logs. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential system compromise (GitHub PR).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was patched in Apache Airflow version 2.6.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to address the security issue. The fix includes making the FileTaskHandler permissions configurable and setting them to group-writeable by default (GitHub PR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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