How severe is CVE-2026-32228?

CVE-2026-32228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-32228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32228?

CVE-2026-32228 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-32228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23664.

When was CVE-2026-32228 published?

CVE-2026-32228 was published on 2026-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32228

CVE-2026-32228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Airflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23664
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apache Airflow
Published: 2026-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

UI / API User with asset materialize permission could trigger dags they had no access to. Users are advised to migrate to Airflow version 3.2.0 that fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32228?: UI / API User with asset materialize permission could trigger dags they had no access to. Users are advised to migrate to Airflow version 3.2.0 that fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-32228?: CVE-2026-32228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-32228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32228?: CVE-2026-32228 affects Apache Airflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-32228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23664.
When was CVE-2026-32228 published?: CVE-2026-32228 was published on 2026-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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