Is CVE-2022-38649 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38649 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38649 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38649 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38649?

CVE-2022-38649 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38649

CWE-78Published: November 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Airflow Pinot Provider, Apache Airflow allows an attacker to control commands executed in the task execution context, without write access to DAG files. This issue affects Apache Airflow Pinot Provider versions prior to 4.0.0. It also impacts any Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.3.0 in case Apache Airflow Pinot Provider is installed (Apache Airflow Pinot Provider 4.0.0 can only be installed for Airflow 2.3.0+). Note that you need to manually install the Pinot Provider version 4.0.0 in order to get rid of the vulnerability on top of Airflow 2.3.0+ version.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Airflow Pinot Provider is susceptible to OS command injection, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands within the task execution context. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability is highly dangerous due to its potential for remote exploitation.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Pinot Provider to version 4.0.0 and ensure the Airflow environment is on version 2.3.0 or higher.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38649 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.