CVE-2026-45361

CVE-2026-45361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Apache-airflow-providers-google with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-322.

Key facts

Description

Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attackers who can intercept or modify the session. Users are advised to upgrade to `apache-airflow-providers-google` 22.0.0 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45361?
Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attackers who can intercept or modify the session. Users are advised to upgrade to `apache-airflow-providers-google` 22.0.0 or later.
How severe is CVE-2026-45361?
CVE-2026-45361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-45361 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-45361?
CVE-2026-45361 affects Apache Apache-airflow-providers-google. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45361?
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-2026-45361 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-45361 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31659.
When was CVE-2026-45361 published?
CVE-2026-45361 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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