CVE-2022-41672: Session still functional after user is deactivated

Published Oct 7, 2022
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Updated

In Apache Airflow, prior to version 2.4.1, deactivating a user wouldn't prevent an already authenticated user from being able to continue using the UI or API.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Airflow<=2.4.1
pip/apache-airflow<2.4.1rc1
2.4.1rc1

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 2.4.1rc1

Event History

Oct 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:16 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Airflow vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Apache Airflow vulnerability is CVE-2022-41672.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41672?

The severity of CVE-2022-41672 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

How does CVE-2022-41672 impact Apache Airflow?

CVE-2022-41672 allows an already authenticated user to continue using the UI or API even after their account has been deactivated.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41672?

To fix CVE-2022-41672, users should update to Apache Airflow version 2.4.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41672?

More information about CVE-2022-41672 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/26635), [Reference 2](https://lists.apache.org/thread/ohf3pvd3dftb8zb01yngbn1jtkq5m08y).

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