Review reviewHigh

CVE-2023-33234

Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider, airflow_cncf_kubernetes, apache-airflow-providers-cncf-kubernetes

Arbitrary code execution in Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes provider version 5.0.0 allows user to change xcom sidecar image and resources via Airflow connection. In order to exploit this weakness, a user would already need elevated permissions (Op or Admin) to change the connection object in this manner. Operators should upgrade to provider version 7.0.0 which has removed the vulnerability.

CVSS: 7.2
EPSS: 1.53%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2023.05.30

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability1.53%

Technical severityCVSS 7.2

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider, airflow_cncf_kubernetes, apache-airflow-providers-cncf-kubernetes
Affected versions: 5.0.0, >= 5.0.0 < 7.0.0
Fixed versions: 7.0.0

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow CNCF Kubernetes Provider, airflow_cncf_kubernetes, apache-airflow-providers-cncf-kubernetes and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-74