CVE-2023-25693: Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider Improper Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j69x-v4wc-3fpf
CVSS 9.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-25693 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache airflow sqoop provider improper vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache airflow providers apache sqoop libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow sqoop provider improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.1.

CVE-2023-25693 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-25693
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j69x-v4wc-3fpf
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache airflow providers apache sqoop
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-25693

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache airflow providers apache sqoop 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-apache-sqoop fixed: 3.1.1
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop>=3.1.1
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-apache-sqoop

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-25693, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow providers apache sqoop in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.1), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache airflow providers apache sqoop, 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 Input Validation vulnerability in the Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider. This issue affects Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider versions before 3.1.1.

CVE-2023-25693 Affected Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop
PyPI
< 3.1.1
3.1.1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25693?
CVE-2023-25693 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache sqoop involving Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache airflow providers apache sqoop versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.1 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop.
What version fixes CVE-2023-25693?
Upgrading to 3.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop is affected in releases prior to 3.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25693?
CVE-2023-25693 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-25693?
CVE-2023-25693 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-25693?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop'. 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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