Vulnerability Description
When the Amazon Redshift Python Connector is configured with the BrowserAzureOAuth2CredentialsProvider plugin, the driver skips the SSL certificate validation step for the Identity Provider. An insecure connection could allow an actor to intercept the token exchange process and retrieve an access token. This issue has been addressed in driver version 2.1.7. Users should upgrade to address this issue and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-011/
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/releases/tag/v2.1.7
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/security/advisories/GHSA-r2
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5279?
CVE-2025-5279 is a documented vulnerability. When the Amazon Redshift Python Connector is configured with the BrowserAzureOAuth2CredentialsProvider plugin, the driver skips the SSL certificate validation step for the Identity Provider. An insecu...
How severe is CVE-2025-5279?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-5279. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.