CVE-2023-27604: Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g3m9-pr5m-4cvp
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-27604 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache airflow providers apache sqoop libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves airflow sqoop provider rce vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0.

CVE-2023-27604 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27604
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g3m9-pr5m-4cvp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache airflow providers apache sqoop
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-27604

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: 4.0.0 
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop>=4.0.0
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-sqoop

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-27604, 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 4.0.0), 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

Apache Airflow Sqoop Provider, versions before 4.0.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker pass parameters with the connections, which makes it possible to implement RCE attacks via ‘sqoop import --connect’, obtain airflow server permissions, etc. The attacker needs to be logged in and have authorization (permissions) to create/edit connections. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected. This issue was reported independently by happyhacking-k, And Xie Jianming and LiuHui of Caiji Sec Team also reported it.

CVE-2023-27604 Affected Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop
pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop
PyPI
< 4.0.0
4.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-27604 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27604
Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33039
Apache airflow providers apache sqoop Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow
lists.apache.org/thread/lswlxf11do51... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lswlxf11do51ob7f6xyyg8qp3n7wdrgd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27604?
CVE-2023-27604 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache sqoop involving Airflow Sqoop Provider RCE Vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache airflow providers apache sqoop versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-sqoop.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27604?
Upgrading to 4.0.0 (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 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27604?
CVE-2023-27604 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27604?
CVE-2023-27604 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-2023-27604?
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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