CVE-2022-46651

Name: CVE-2022-46651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-12T10:15:09.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46651 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Airflow, versions before 2.6.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an unauthorized actor to gain access to sensitive information in Connection edit view. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires someone with access to Connection resources specifically updating the connection to exploit it. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.6.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an unauthorized actor to gain access to sensitive information in Connection edit view. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires someone with access to Connection resources specifically updating the connection to exploit it. Users should upgrade to version 2.6.3 or later which has removed the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.6.3

References

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32309Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n45h3y82og125rnlgt6rbm9szfb6q24dMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32309Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n45h3y82og125rnlgt6rbm9szfb6q24dMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46651?

How severe is CVE-2022-46651?

CVE-2022-46651 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46651?

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