CVE-2024-39877: Apache Airflow: DAG Author Code Execution possibility in airflow-scheduler

Published Jul 16, 2024
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Updated

Apache Airflow 2.4.0, and versions before 2.9.3, has a vulnerability that allows authenticated DAG authors to craft a docmd parameter in a way that could execute arbitrary code in the scheduler context, which should be forbidden according to the Airflow Security model. Users should upgrade to version 2.9.3 or later which has removed the vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Airflow>=2.4.0<2.9.3
pip/apache-airflow>=2.4.0<2.9.3
2.9.3

Event History

Jul 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39877?

CVE-2024-39877 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apache Airflow versions 2.4.0 to 2.9.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39877?

To fix CVE-2024-39877, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 2.9.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-39877?

CVE-2024-39877 affects authenticated DAG authors using Apache Airflow versions 2.4.0 through 2.9.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-39877?

CVE-2024-39877 is a code execution vulnerability that allows crafted input to execute arbitrary code in the scheduler context.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39877?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-39877, so upgrading to the fixed version is essential.

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