How severe is CVE-2023-35797?

CVE-2023-35797 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-2023-35797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35797?

CVE-2023-35797 affects Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35797?

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-2023-35797 published?

CVE-2023-35797 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35797

CVE-2023-35797 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive
Published: 2023-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Hive Provider: before 6.1.1. Before version 6.1.1 it was possible to bypass the security check to RCE via principal parameter. For this to be exploited it requires access to modifying the connection details. It is recommended updating provider version to 6.1.1 in order to avoid this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35797?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Hive Provider: before 6.1.1. Before version 6.1.1 it was possible to bypass the security check to RCE via principal parameter. For this to be exploited it requires access to modifying the connection details. It is recommended updating provider version to 6.1.1 in order to avoid this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-35797?: CVE-2023-35797 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-2023-35797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35797?: CVE-2023-35797 affects Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35797?: 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-2023-35797 published?: CVE-2023-35797 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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