Is CVE-2022-46421 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46421 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46421 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46421 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46421?

CVE-2022-46421 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46421

CWE-77Published: December 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider.This issue affects Apache Airflow Hive Provider: before 5.0.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Airflow Hive Provider is susceptible to command injection due to improper input sanitization. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system.

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

Recommended Action

Users must upgrade to Apache Airflow Hive Provider version 5.0.0 or later to resolve this issue.

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-2022-46421 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.