Apache Airflow - RCE (CVE-2022-24288)

CVE-2022-24288 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.2.4, where insufficient sanitization of user-supplied parameters in example DAGs allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands via the web UI. This flaw could be exploited to gain unauthorized control over the underlying server, potentially leading to data breaches or further compromise of the environment.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 30th of June 2025.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2022-24288 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2022-24288 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Attackers exploit Apache Airflow instances by targeting the /admin/airflow/code or /code endpoints with the dag_id=example_passing_params_via_test_command parameter, which is vulnerable to OS command injection in affected versions.