How severe is CVE-2023-45348?

CVE-2023-45348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45348?

CVE-2023-45348 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45348?

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

When was CVE-2023-45348 published?

CVE-2023-45348 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45348

CVE-2023-45348 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Airflow
Published: 2023-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Airflow, versions 2.7.0 and 2.7.1, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to retrieve sensitive configuration information when the "expose_config" option is set to "non-sensitive-only". The `expose_config` option is False by default. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45348?: Apache Airflow, versions 2.7.0 and 2.7.1, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to retrieve sensitive configuration information when the "expose_config" option is set to "non-sensitive-only". The `expose_config` option is False by default. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.
How severe is CVE-2023-45348?: CVE-2023-45348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45348?: CVE-2023-45348 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45348?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-45348 published?: CVE-2023-45348 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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