CVE-2022-40127
Apache Airflow <2.4.0 has an RCE in a bash example
- Published
- Nov 14, 2022
- Updated
- Apr 30, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- apache
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 99.7%
- Model date
- Oct 17, 2026
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Summary
A vulnerability in Example Dags of Apache Airflow allows an attacker with UI access who can trigger DAGs, to execute arbitrary commands via manually provided run_id parameter. This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.4.0.
Sources
http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-40127.yaml
Nuclei TemplatesDeclared conditions
- network: http($.protocol_keys)
- verification: status,word($.matchers[*].type)
- oob: interactsh_reference($.template_text)
- CVE-2022-40127-Airflow-RCEExploit
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-40127 targeting Apache Airflow RCE via crafted run_id parameter, with automated reverse shell delivery.
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