Apache Airflow Spark Provider Improper Input Validation vulnerability
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark | < 4.1.3 | 4.1.3 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40272
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/t03gktyzyor20rh06okd91jtqmw6k1l7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/17/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/18/1
- https://pypi.org/project/apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r2f6-6928-fh8f
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark- Disclosed
- 17.08.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1141 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-r2f6-6928-fh8f - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: apache-airflow-providers-apache-spark
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 04.2023 08.2023
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 3
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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