CVE-2023-40272

Name: CVE-2023-40272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-17T14:15:10.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40272 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Airflow Spark Provider, versions before 4.1.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Airflow Spark Provider, versions before 4.1.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to pass in malicious parameters when establishing a connection giving an opportunity to read files on the Airflow server. 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

1.67%

73.8th 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-Spark	< 4.1.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/t03gktyzyor20rh06okd91jtqmw6k1l7Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/t03gktyzyor20rh06okd91jtqmw6k1l7Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40272?

How severe is CVE-2023-40272?

CVE-2023-40272 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40272?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40272?

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Source: NVD / NIST