How severe is CVE-2022-40127?

CVE-2022-40127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40127?

CVE-2022-40127 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40127?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-40127 published?

CVE-2022-40127 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40127

CVE-2022-40127 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 86% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Apache Airflow
Published: 2022-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40127?: A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-40127?: CVE-2022-40127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40127?: CVE-2022-40127 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40127?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-40127 published?: CVE-2022-40127 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

8.211.195.173 (ipv4-addr)