How severe is CVE-2022-43985?

CVE-2022-43985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43985?

CVE-2022-43985 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43985?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-43985 published?

CVE-2022-43985 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43985

CVE-2022-43985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Apache Airflow
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.2, there was an open redirect in the webserver's `/confirm` endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43985?: In Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.2, there was an open redirect in the webserver's `/confirm` endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2022-43985?: CVE-2022-43985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43985?: CVE-2022-43985 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43985 published?: CVE-2022-43985 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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