CVE-2023-35797: Apache airflow providers apache hive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hg6c-qqcm-r79r
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-35797 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache airflow providers apache hive libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow hive provider beeline remote code execution with principal. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.1.1.

CVE-2023-35797 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-35797
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hg6c-qqcm-r79r
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
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-2023-35797

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: 6.1.1 
pip install apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive>=6.1.1
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-hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-35797, 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 6.1.1), 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-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 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 Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Hive Provider: before 6.1.1. Before version 6.1.1 it was possible to bypass the security check to RCE via principal parameter. For this to be exploited it requires access to modifying the connection details. It is recommended updating provider version to 6.1.1 in order to avoid this vulnerability.

CVE-2023-35797 Affected Apache airflow providers apache hive Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive
pypi/apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive
PyPI
< 6.1.1
6.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-35797 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35797
Apache airflow providers apache hive Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/31983
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/airflow/commit/6724eeb6210d5965937eaf9dae3e476eb30f8268
Apache airflow providers apache hive Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow
lists.apache.org/thread/30y19ok07fw5... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/30y19ok07fw52x5hnkbhwqo3ho0wwc1y
Apache airflow providers apache hive Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35797?
CVE-2023-35797 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow providers apache hive involving Apache Airflow Hive Provider Beeline remote code execution with Principal under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache airflow providers apache hive versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.1.1 across affected packages: apache-airflow-providers-apache-hive.
What version fixes CVE-2023-35797?
Upgrading to 6.1.1 (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 6.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35797?
CVE-2023-35797 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-2023-35797?
CVE-2023-35797 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-2023-35797?
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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