CVE-2023-41267
CVE-2023-41267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow Hdfs Provider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Apache Airflow Hdfs Provider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Apache Airflow HDFS Provider, versions prior to 4.1.1, a documentation info pointed users to an install incorrect pip package. As this package name was unclaimed, in theory, an attacker could claim this package and provide code that would be executed when this package was installed. The Airflow team has since taken ownership of the package (neutralizing the risk), and fixed the doc strings in version 4.1.1
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-41267?
- In the Apache Airflow HDFS Provider, versions prior to 4.1.1, a documentation info pointed users to an install incorrect pip package. As this package name was unclaimed, in theory, an attacker could claim this package and provide code that would be executed when this package was installed. The Airflow team has since taken ownership of the package (neutralizing the risk), and fixed the doc strings in version 4.1.1
- How severe is CVE-2023-41267?
- CVE-2023-41267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-41267 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-41267?
- CVE-2023-41267 affects Apache Airflow Hdfs Provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-41267?
- 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-2023-41267 published?
- CVE-2023-41267 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/14/3
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33813
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ggthr5pn42bn6wcr25hxnykjzh4ntw7z
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow_hdfs_provider:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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