Remote code execution in Apache Airflow Hive Provider

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU78004

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35797

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker with ability to modify connection details can execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow Hive Provider: 1.0.0 - 6.1.0

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/31983
https://lists.apache.org/thread/30y19ok07fw52x5hnkbhwqo3ho0wwc1y

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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