CVE-2023-22886

Name: CVE-2023-22886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-29T10:15:09.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22886 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow JDBC Provider. Airflow JDBC Provider Connection’s [Connection URL] parameters had no restrictions, which made it possible to implement RCE attacks via different type JDBC drivers, obtain airflow server permission. This issue affects Apache Airflow JDBC Provider: before 4.0.0. . EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow JDBC Provider. Airflow JDBC Provider Connection’s [Connection URL] parameters had no restrictions, which made it possible to implement RCE attacks via different type JDBC drivers, obtain airflow server permission. This issue affects Apache Airflow JDBC Provider: before 4.0.0.

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

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Apache-Airflow-Providers-Jdbc	< 4.0.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/ynbjwp4n0vzql0xzhog1gkp1ovncf8j3Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ynbjwp4n0vzql0xzhog1gkp1ovncf8j3Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22886?

How severe is CVE-2023-22886?

CVE-2023-22886 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22886?

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Source: NVD / NIST