CVE-2026-22922: Apache Airflow Authorization Bypass Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Task Log Access
Summary
CVE-2026-22922: Apache Airflow Has an Authorization Bypass That Allows Unauthorized Task Log Access. Affects apache-airflow versions >= 3.1.0, < 3.17.0. Fixed in 3.17.0. How to fix ↓
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- airflow · Bitnami
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Background
Apache Airflow is an open-source platform designed to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows. It allows users to manage complex data pipelines with ease, providing features such as task dependencies, scheduling, and monitoring. However, it has a vulnerability that affects environments using custom roles or granular permission settings, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive task logs.
Vulnerability Detail
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in Apache Airflow that allows authenticated users to access task execution logs without the required permissions. This flaw arises from insufficient permission checks for retrieving logs, enabling users with basic task access to view sensitive logs that should be restricted. The impact includes potential confidentiality loss, as task logs may contain sensitive operational data, debugging information, or leaked secrets.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 3.3.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==3.3.2"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
3.17.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-airflow==3.17.0"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to upgrade to the patched version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The authorization bypass vulnerability in Apache Airflow (CVE-2026-22922) poses a significant risk by allowing unauthorized access to task logs. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 3.1.7 or later to mitigate this risk and protect sensitive information.
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FAQ
CVE-2026-22922 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Apache Airflow that allows unauthorized access to task logs.
Apache Airflow versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.6 are affected by this vulnerability.
The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive task logs, leading to potential confidentiality loss and broken access control.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
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