Is CVE-2023-35797 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-35797 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-35797 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-35797 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35797?

CVE-2023-35797 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-35797

CWE-20Published: July 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow Hive Provider.

This issue affects Apache Airflow Apache Hive Provider: before 6.1.1.

Before version 6.1.1 it was possible to bypass the security check to RCE via

principal parameter. For this to be exploited it requires access to modifying the connection details.

It is recommended updating provider version to 6.1.1 in order to avoid this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Airflow Hive Provider is vulnerable to remote code execution due to improper input validation in the principal parameter. This critical flaw allows attackers to bypass security checks if they have access to modify connection details.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade the Apache Airflow Hive Provider to version 6.1.1 or later.

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-2023-35797 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.