CVE-2023-46288: Apache Airflow - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Summary
CVE-2023-46288: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Airflow.This issue affects Apache Airflow from 2.4.0 to 2.7.0. Affects apache-airflow versions >= 2.4.0, < 2.7.0. Fixed in 2.7.0. How to fix ↓
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- airflow · Bitnami
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Background
Apache Airflow is an open-source platform used for programmatically authoring, scheduling, and monitoring workflows. It provides a rich set of tools and features for managing complex data pipelines. However, versions 2.4.0 to 2.7.0 of Apache Airflow are vulnerable to an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with read configuration access via the Airflow REST API to expose sensitive configuration information, even when the 'expose_config' option is set to non-sensitive-only. This means that authenticated users can access sensitive configuration data that should be restricted. It is important to note that this vulnerability is different from CVE-2023-45348, which allows authenticated users to retrieve individual configuration values by crafting specific requests. The issue has been resolved in version 2.7.2 of Apache Airflow.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 3.3.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==3.3.2"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
2.7.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==2.7.0"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to Apache Airflow version 2.7.2 or later.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Apache Airflow versions 2.4.0 to 2.7.0 are vulnerable to an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor issue. Authenticated users with read configuration access via the Airflow REST API can expose sensitive configuration information, even when the 'expose_config' option is set to non-sensitive-only. Upgrading to Apache Airflow version 2.7.2 or later will fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Airflow is an open-source platform used for programmatically authoring, scheduling, and monitoring workflows. It provides a rich set of tools and features for managing complex data pipelines.
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to access sensitive configuration information that should be restricted. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromise the security of the system.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your version of Apache Airflow is affected by this vulnerability. Simply input your Pipfile.lock and the playground will provide real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, upgrading to Apache Airflow version 2.7.2 or later will fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version to ensure the security of your system.
No specific workarounds are provided for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to Apache Airflow version 2.7.2 or later.
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