CVE-2022-40127

Name: CVE-2022-40127
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T10:15:10.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 85.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40127 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.. EPSS estimates a 85.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

85.65%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.4.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/25960Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cf132hgm6jvzvsbpsozl3plf1r4cwysyMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/25960Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/cf132hgm6jvzvsbpsozl3plf1r4cwysyMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40127?

How severe is CVE-2022-40127?

CVE-2022-40127 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40127?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST