CVE-2025-27018: Apache airflow providers mysql SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hhm6-jjf4-6pm3
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-27018 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Apache airflow providers mysql libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow mysql provider is vulnerable to sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.0.

CVE-2025-27018 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-27018
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hhm6-jjf4-6pm3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Apache airflow providers mysql
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-27018

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache airflow providers mysql dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apache-airflow-providers-mysql fixed: 6.2.0 
pip install apache-airflow-providers-mysql>=6.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show apache-airflow-providers-mysql

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2025-27018, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-providers-mysql

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow providers mysql in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-airflow-providers-mysql command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Apache airflow providers mysql, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Airflow MySQL Provider. When user triggered a DAG with dump_sql or load_sql functions they could pass a table parameter from a UI, that could cause SQL injection by running SQL that was not intended. It could lead to data corruption, modification and others. This issue affects Apache Airflow MySQL Provider: before 6.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-27018 Affected Apache airflow providers mysql Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-mysql
pypi/apache-airflow-providers-mysql
PyPI
< 6.2.0
6.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-27018 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27018
Apache airflow providers mysql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/47254
Apache airflow providers mysql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/47255
Apache airflow providers mysql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow
lists.apache.org/thread/m8ohgkwz4mq9... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/m8ohgkwz4mq9njohf66sjwqjdy28gvzf
Apache airflow providers mysql Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/19/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27018?
CVE-2025-27018 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers mysql involving Apache Airflow MySQL Provider is Vulnerable to SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Apache airflow providers mysql versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.0 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-mysql.
What version fixes CVE-2025-27018?
Upgrading to 6.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-providers-mysql affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-providers-mysql is affected in releases prior to 6.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-27018?
CVE-2025-27018 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-27018?
CVE-2025-27018 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2025-27018?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-providers-mysql'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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