#VU86951 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Airflow - CVE-2024-27906

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86951

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27906

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Airflow
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote authenticated user can view DAG code and import errors of DAGs they do not have permission to view through the API and the UI.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Airflow: 2.0.0 - 2.8.1

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External links
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/37290
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/37468
https://lists.apache.org/thread/on4f7t5sqr3vfgp1pvkck79wv7mq9st5
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/29/1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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