CVE-2023-22886: Apache Airflow JDBC Provider: RCE Vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-06-29 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-20

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow JDBC Provider. Airflow JDBC Provider Connection’s [Connection URL] parameters had no restrictions, which made it possible to implement RCE attacks via different type JDBC drivers, obtain airflow server permission. This issue affects Apache Airflow JDBC Provider: before 4.0.0.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow JDBC Provider: before 4.0.0 — fixed in 4.0.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow JDBC Provider 4.0.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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