CVE-2024-29733: Apache Airflow FTP Provider: FTP_TLS instance with unverified SSL context

Published Apr 19, 2024
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Updated

Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in Apache Airflow FTP Provider.

The FTP hook lacks complete certificate validation in FTPTLS connections, which can potentially be leveraged. Implementing proper certificate validation by passing context=ssl.createdefaultcontext() during FTPTLS instantiation is used as mitigation to validate the certificates properly.

This issue affects Apache Airflow FTP Provider: before 3.7.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.7.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/apache-airflow-providers-ftp<3.7.0
3.7.0
Apache apache-airflow-providers-ftp<3.7.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.0
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.0
  3. Configuration

    When creating the FTP_TLS instance for FTP_TLS connections, pass context=ssl.create_default_context() to ensure proper certificate validation.

    Apache Airflow FTP Provider FTP_TLS instantiation context = ssl.create_default_context()

Event History

Apr 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29733?

CVE-2024-29733 has a medium severity rating due to the improper certificate validation in FTP_TLS connections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29733?

To fix CVE-2024-29733, upgrade to version 3.7.0 or higher of the apache-airflow-providers-ftp package.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-29733?

CVE-2024-29733 affects the apache-airflow-providers-ftp package prior to version 3.7.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-29733 be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2024-29733 can potentially be exploited through incomplete certificate validation in FTP_TLS connections.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-29733?

Exploiting CVE-2024-29733 may allow attackers to bypass security measures associated with FTP_TLS connections.

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