CVE-2026-28563
CVE-2026-28563 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12564
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Apache Airflow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Airflow versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.7 /ui/dependencies endpoint returns the full DAG dependency graph without filtering by authorized DAG IDs. This allows an authenticated user with only DAG Dependencies permission to enumerate DAGs they are not authorized to view. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.1.8 or later, which resolves this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28563?
- Apache Airflow versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.7 /ui/dependencies endpoint returns the full DAG dependency graph without filtering by authorized DAG IDs. This allows an authenticated user with only DAG Dependencies permission to enumerate DAGs they are not authorized to view. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.1.8 or later, which resolves this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28563?
- CVE-2026-28563 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-28563 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-28563?
- CVE-2026-28563 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-28563?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-28563 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-28563 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12564.
- When was CVE-2026-28563 published?
- CVE-2026-28563 was published on 2026-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/62046
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/dwzf62qg9z8wvfsjknpfd8bvtwghd49s
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/17/5
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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