CVE-2023-39553

Name: CVE-2023-39553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T08:15:09.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39553 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Drill Provider. Apache Airflow Drill Provider is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection with DrillHook giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. This issue affects Apache Airflow Drill Provider: before 2.4.3. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Drill Provider. Apache Airflow Drill Provider is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection with DrillHook giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. This issue affects Apache Airflow Drill Provider: before 2.4.3. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.

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

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Apache-Airflow-Providers-Apache-Drill	< 2.4.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33074Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ozpl0opmob49rkcz8svo8wkxyw1395sfMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33074Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ozpl0opmob49rkcz8svo8wkxyw1395sfMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39553?

How severe is CVE-2023-39553?

CVE-2023-39553 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39553?

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