Remote command execution in Apache Airflow Hive Provider

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU70452

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46421

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow Hive Provider: 1.0.0 - 4.1.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:apache_airflow:*:*

External links

https://lists.apache.org/thread/09twdoyoybldlfj5gvk0qswtofh0rmp4
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/28101

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.