Vulnerability identifier: #VU83623

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40712

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 access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with access to the task/dag in the UI can unmask the secret configuration of the task.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow: 2.0.0 - 2.7.0

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External links
http://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33516
http://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33512
http://lists.apache.org/thread/jw1yv4lt6hpowqbb0x4o3tdp0jhx2bts

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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.