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If you use Apache Airflow with Snowflake, assume you’re at risk until proven otherwise.
🛑 HOW THE EXPLOIT WORKS
The vulnerability (CVE-2025-XXXXX) lets attackers inject malicious SQL through:
Unsanitized stage names (@’attackers_stage’)
Unfiltered table parameters in CopyFromExternalStageToSnowflakeOperator
Example attack payload:
COPY INTO payroll_data FROM @’hacker_stage’
PATTERN = ‘.’ FILE_FORMAT = (TYPE = CSV)
Once exploited, attackers can:
A- Dump entire Snowflake databases
B- Delete or ransom data
C- Pivot to internal systems
🔍 ARE YOU AFFECTED? (CHECK NOW)
Run this command:
pip show apache-airflow-providers-snowflake
If the version is below 6.4.0, you’re vulnerable.
✅ PATCH INSTRUCTIONS (DO THIS NOW)
Emergency update:
pip install –upgrade apache-airflow-providers-snowflake==6.4.0
Hunt for breaches: Audit Snowflake query logs for suspicious COPY INTO commands.
Restrict permissions: Limit who can use the vulnerable operator.
💥 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DELAY?
Data leaks: Customer PII, financial records, and trade secrets stolen.
Compliance fines: GDPR/HIPAA penalties for negligence.
Supply chain attacks: Hackers can jump to partner systems.
📢 OFFICIAL WARNING
This is not a theoretical risk—exploits are already circulating. Patch immediately and forward this alert to your security team.
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