PT-2022-24176 · Apache · Apache Airflow

Kai Zhao · CVE-2022-38054 · Published 2022-09-02 · Updated 2026-02-20

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apache Airflow versions 2.2.4 through 2.3.3

Description The issue concerns the database webserver session backend, which was susceptible to session fixation. This means an attacker could potentially fixate a session ID on a user's browser, allowing them to access the user's session after the user has authenticated.

Recommendations For Apache Airflow versions 2.2.4 through 2.3.3, consider disabling the database webserver session backend as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive areas of the application to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Session Fixation

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Related Identifiers

BIT-AIRFLOW-2022-38054

CVE-2022-38054

GHSA-5FF8-7639-6V6G

PYSEC-2022-263

Affected Products

Apache Airflow

References · 13

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/38xxx/CVE-2022-38054.json · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38054 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ROOT-APP-PYPI-CVE-2022-38054 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38054 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/BIT-airflow-2022-38054 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/PYSEC-2022-263 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-5ff8-7639-6v6g · Vendor Advisory
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/rsd3h89xdp16rg0ltovx3m7q3ypkxsbb · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/apache/airflow · Note
• https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-airflow/PYSEC-2022-263.yaml · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/35938 · Telegram Post
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/1 · Note
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5ff8-7639-6v6g · Note