CVE-2024-45498
Apache Airflow: Command Injection in an example DAG
Description
Example DAG: example_inlet_event_extra.py shipped with Apache Airflow version 2.10.0 has a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker with only DAG trigger permission to execute arbitrary commands. If you used that example as the base of your DAGs - please review if you have not copied the dangerous example; see https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/41873 for more information. We recommend against exposing the example DAGs in your deployment. If you must expose the example DAGs, upgrade Airflow to version 2.10.1 or later.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 7, 2024, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 3, 2025, 9:12 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-45498 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-45498.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/41873 | Issue Tracking |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/tl7lzczcqdmqj2pcpbvtjdpd2tb9561n | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/06/2 | Mailing List |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:2.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/06/2 Types: Mailing List Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/41873 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/tl7lzczcqdmqj2pcpbvtjdpd2tb9561n Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/06/2 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 04, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Example DAG: example_inlet_event_extra.py shipped with Apache Airflow version 2.10.0 has a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker with only DAG trigger permission to execute arbitrary commands. If you used that example as the base of your DAGs - please review if you have not copied the dangerous example; see https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/41873 for more information. We recommend against exposing the example DAGs in your deployment. If you must expose the example DAGs, upgrade Airflow to version 2.10.1 or later. Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/41873 [No types assigned] Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.apache.org/thread/tl7lzczcqdmqj2pcpbvtjdpd2tb9561n [No types assigned] Added CWE Apache Software Foundation CWE-116