CVE-2023-50783

Name: CVE-2023-50783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-21T10:15:36.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50783 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user without the variable edit permission, to update a variable. This flaw compromises the integrity of variable management, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.8.0, which fixes this issue. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.0, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user without the variable edit permission, to update a variable. This flaw compromises the integrity of variable management, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.8.0, which fixes this issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.8.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33932Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rs7cr3yp726mb89s1m844hy9pq7frgcnMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/33932Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rs7cr3yp726mb89s1m844hy9pq7frgcnMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50783?

How severe is CVE-2023-50783?

CVE-2023-50783 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50783?

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