CVE-2022-40954 - CVE House
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Status published Unknown CVE-2022-40954

Apache Airflow Spark Provider RCE that bypass restrictions to read arbitrary files

Vulnerability Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Airflow Spark Provider, Apache Airflow allows an attacker to read arbtrary files in the task execution context, without write access to DAG files. This issue affects Spark Provider versions prior to 4.0.0. It also impacts any Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.3.0 in case Spark Provider is installed (Spark Provider 4.0.0 can only be installed for Airflow 2.3.0+). Note that you need to manually install the Spark Provider version 4.0.0 in order to get rid of the vulnerability on top of Airflow 2.3.0+ version that has lower version of the Spark Provider installed).

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Apache Airflow PMC wants to thank id_No2015429 of 3H Security Team for reporting the issue.

Affected Vendor

Apache Software Foundation

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Affected Software

Apache Airflow Spark Provider, Apache Airflow
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified

Timeline

Official Publish: November 22nd, 2022
Last Modified: April 29th, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

No vector data available

Weaknesses (CWE)