What is CVE-2023-35798?

CVE-2023-35798 is a medium-severity improper input validation vulnerability in apache-airflow-providers-odbc (pip), affecting versions < 4.0.0. It is fixed in 4.0.0, 3.4.1. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.

How severe is CVE-2023-35798?

CVE-2023-35798 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-35798?

apache-airflow-providers-odbc (pip) versions < 4.0.0; apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql (pip) versions < 3.4.1.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-35798?

Yes. CVE-2023-35798 is fixed in 4.0.0, 3.4.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2023-35798 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2023-35798 in apache-airflow-providers-odbc

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-35798?

CVE-2023-35798 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-35798?

apache-airflow-providers-odbc (pip) versions < 4.0.0; apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql (pip) versions < 3.4.1.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2023-35798?

Yes. CVE-2023-35798 is fixed in 4.0.0, 3.4.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2023-35798 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-35798?

Upgrade: apache-airflow-providers-odbc to 4.0.0 or later, apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql to 3.4.1 or later.

Summary

Apache Airflow ODBC Provider, Apache Airflow MSSQL Provider Improper Input Validation vulnerability

Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow ODBC Provider, Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow MSSQL Provider.This vulnerability is considered low since it requires DAG code to use get_sqlalchemy_connection and someone with access to connection resources specifically updating the connection to exploit it.

This issue affects Apache Airflow ODBC Provider: before 4.0.0; Apache Airflow MSSQL Provider: before 3.4.1.

It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected

Impact

The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths. Typical impact: varies by context: data corruption, logic bypass, or denial of service.

CVE-2023-35798 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (4.0.0, 3.4.1); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

apache-airflow-providers-odbc (< 4.0.0) apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql (< 3.4.1)

Security releases

apache-airflow-providers-odbc → 4.0.0 (pip) apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql → 3.4.1 (pip)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade the following packages to resolve this vulnerability:

apache-airflow-providers-odbc to 4.0.0 or later; apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql to 3.4.1 or later

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35798? CVE-2023-35798 is a medium-severity improper input validation vulnerability in apache-airflow-providers-odbc (pip), affecting versions < 4.0.0. It is fixed in 4.0.0, 3.4.1. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.
How severe is CVE-2023-35798? CVE-2023-35798 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-35798?
- apache-airflow-providers-odbc (pip) (versions < 4.0.0)
- apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql (pip) (versions < 3.4.1)
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-35798? Yes. CVE-2023-35798 is fixed in 4.0.0, 3.4.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2023-35798 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2023-35798 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35798?
- Upgrade apache-airflow-providers-odbc to 4.0.0 or later
- Upgrade apache-airflow-providers-microsoft-mssql to 3.4.1 or later

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