CVE-2022-27949

Name: CVE-2022-27949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T10:15:10.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in UI of Apache Airflow allows an attacker to view unmasked secrets in rendered template values for tasks which were not executed (for example when they were depending on past and previous instances of the task failed). This issue affects Apache Airflow prior to 2.3.1.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in UI of Apache Airflow allows an attacker to view unmasked secrets in rendered template values for tasks which were not executed (for example when they were depending on past and previous instances of the task failed). This issue affects Apache Airflow prior to 2.3.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.3.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/22754Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n38oc5obb48600fsvnbopxcs0jpbp65pMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/22754Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n38oc5obb48600fsvnbopxcs0jpbp65pMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27949?

How severe is CVE-2022-27949?

CVE-2022-27949 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27949?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-27949?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST