CVE-2022-46421: Apache airflow providers apache hive Apache Airflow Hive Provider Vulnerable Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rc58-qr9j-cpgw
CVSS 9.8
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-46421 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache airflow hive provider vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Apache airflow providers apache hive libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow hive provider vulnerable to command injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.0.

CVE-2022-46421 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-46421
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rc58-qr9j-cpgw
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Apache airflow providers apache hive
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-2022-46421

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache airflow providers apache hive 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-hive fixed: 5.0.0
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive>=5.0.0
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-apache-hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-46421, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow providers apache hive in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.0), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Apache airflow providers apache hive, 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 a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider.This issue affects Apache Airflow Hive Provider before 5.0.0.

CVE-2022-46421 Affected Apache airflow providers apache hive Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive
PyPI
< 5.0.0
5.0.0

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46421?
CVE-2022-46421 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache hive involving Apache Airflow Hive Provider vulnerable to Command Injection under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Apache airflow providers apache hive versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.0 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive.
What version fixes CVE-2022-46421?
Upgrading to 5.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive is affected in releases prior to 5.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46421?
CVE-2022-46421 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-2022-46421?
CVE-2022-46421 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-46421?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive'. 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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