Command Injection in Apache Airflow Hive Provider - CVE-2023-37415

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86034

CSH Severity: High

CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-37415

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Apache Airflow Hive Provider

Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing data passed via the proxy_user option. A remote attacker with ability to modify connection details can execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/9wx0jlckbnycjh8nj5qfwxo423zvm41k
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/3