CVE-2023-22887

Name: CVE-2023-22887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-12T10:15:09.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22887 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 attacker to perform unauthorized file access outside the intended directory structure by manipulating the run_id parameter. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.6.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized file access outside the intended directory structure by manipulating the run_id parameter. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected

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

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.6.3

References

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32293Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rxddqs76r6rkxsg1n24d029zys67qwwoMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/32293Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rxddqs76r6rkxsg1n24d029zys67qwwoMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22887?

How severe is CVE-2023-22887?

CVE-2023-22887 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22887?

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