Remote code execution in Apache Airflow Hive provider

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU74607

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28706

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Beelinie component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow Hive Provider: 1.0.0 - 5.1.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*

External links

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/30212
https://lists.apache.org/thread/dl20xxd51xvlx0zzc0wzgxfjwgtbbxo3
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/07/2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.