How severe is CVE-2023-40272?

CVE-2023-40272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40272?

CVE-2023-40272 affects Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40272?

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-2023-40272 published?

CVE-2023-40272 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40272

CVE-2023-40272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Airflow Spark Provider, versions before 4.1.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40272?: Apache Airflow Spark Provider, versions before 4.1.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.
How severe is CVE-2023-40272?: CVE-2023-40272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40272?: CVE-2023-40272 affects Apache Apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40272?: 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-2023-40272 published?: CVE-2023-40272 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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