CVE-2023-50944

Name: CVE-2023-50944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-24T13:15:08.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50944 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.1, have a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to access the source code of a DAG to which they don't have access. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.1, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.8.1, have a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to access the source code of a DAG to which they don't have access. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.1, 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:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Airflow	< 2.8.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/5Mailing List
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/36257Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/92krb5mpcq8qrw4t4j5oooqw7hgd8q7hMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/5Mailing List
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/36257Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/92krb5mpcq8qrw4t4j5oooqw7hgd8q7hMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50944?

How severe is CVE-2023-50944?

CVE-2023-50944 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50944?

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