#VU74607 Code Injection in Apache Airflow Hive Provider - CVE-2023-28706

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74607

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Airflow Hive Provider
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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

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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

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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.