CVE-2024-28423: airflow-diagrams · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects airflow-diagramsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubbayuncao/airflow-diagramspkg:github/bayuncao/airflow-diagramsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-28423, organizations should immediately restrict access to Airflow-Diagrams interfaces to trusted networks and users only, employing network segmentation and firewall rules. Validate and sanitize all YAML file inputs rigorously before processing, avoiding the use of unsafe_load; instead, use safe_load or other secure YAML parsing methods that do not allow arbitrary code execution. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual file upload activity or execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. If possible, disable or limit the file upload functionality until a secure patch or update is available. Employ application-layer controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting malicious YAML payloads. Regularly update dependencies and monitor vendor advisories for patches addressing this vulnerability. Conduct security assessments and penetration testing focused on deserialization vulnerabilities in workflow management tools. Finally, implement incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any detected exploitation.
Description
Airflow-Diagrams v2.1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the unsafe_load function at cli.py. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted YML file.