CVE-2022-38054
CVE-2022-38054 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-384.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-384
- Affected product: Apache Airflow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Apache Airflow versions 2.2.4 through 2.3.3, the `database` webserver session backend was susceptible to session fixation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38054?
- In Apache Airflow versions 2.2.4 through 2.3.3, the `database` webserver session backend was susceptible to session fixation.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38054?
- CVE-2022-38054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38054 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38054?
- CVE-2022-38054 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38054?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38054 published?
- CVE-2022-38054 was published on 2022-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rsd3h89xdp16rg0ltovx3m7q3ypkxsbb
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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