Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-40127?

Affected: Airflow (Apache); Apache Airflow (pypi) versions >= Apache Airflow. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-40127 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-40127 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-40127?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-40127?

Fixed versions are available, including Airflow 2.4.0, Apache Airflow 2.4.0.

How urgently should CVE-2022-40127 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-40127

High

Apache Airflow vulnerable to OS Command Injection via example DAGs

Published Nov 14, 2022 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-airflow-2022-40127, GHSA-6pw3-8h9w-32gc, PYSEC-2022-42982, ROOT-APP-PYPI-CVE-2022-40127

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-40127 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Airflow (Apache), Apache Airflow (pypi).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Airflow 2.4.0, Apache Airflow 2.4.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

86%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

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.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
AirflowApache	See advisory	2.4.0
Apache Airflowpypi	>= Apache Airflow	2.4.0

Patched Releases

Airflow

2.4.0

Apache Airflow

2.4.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 14, 2022
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Airflow (Apache); Apache Airflow (pypi) versions >= Apache Airflow. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Airflow 2.4.0, Apache Airflow 2.4.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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