CVE-2022-40954: Apache Airflow Spark Provider RCE that bypass restrictions to read arbitrary files

Published Nov 22, 2022
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Airflow Spark Provider, Apache Airflow allows an attacker to read arbtrary files in the task execution context, without write access to DAG files. This issue affects Spark Provider versions prior to 4.0.0. It also impacts any Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.3.0 in case Spark Provider is installed (Spark Provider 4.0.0 can only be installed for Airflow 2.3.0+). Note that you need to manually install the Spark Provider version 4.0.0 in order to get rid of the vulnerability on top of Airflow 2.3.0+ version that has lower version of the Spark Provider installed).

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/apache-airflow<2.3.0
2.3.0
Apache Airflow<2.3.0
Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark<4.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/apache-airflow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Airflow Spark Provider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Airflow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.0

Event History

Nov 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-40954.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40954?

The severity of CVE-2022-40954 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2022-40954 impact Apache Airflow Spark Provider?

CVE-2022-40954 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files in the task execution context without write access to DAG files in Apache Airflow Spark Provider.

4

Which version of Apache Airflow Spark Provider is affected by CVE-2022-40954?

Apache Airflow Spark Provider version up to but excluding 2.3.0 is affected by CVE-2022-40954.

5

How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-40954 be remediated?

To remediate CVE-2022-40954, update Apache Airflow Spark Provider to version 2.3.0 or higher.

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