Vulnerability identifier: #VU83544

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40611, CVE-2023-47037

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Airflow
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated and DAG-view authorized user can modify some DAG run detail values when submitting notes.

Note, the vulnerability was reported as patched in version 2.7.1, however the vendor has failed to apply it.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow: 2.0.0 - 2.7.2

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External links
http://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33413
http://lists.apache.org/thread/04y4vrw1t2xl030gswtctc4nt1w90cb0
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/12/1

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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.