PatchTheCVECVE-2025-54550: The example example_xcom that was included in airflow documentation implemented unsafe pattern of reading valu
CVE-2025-54550 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting airflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The example example_xcom that was included in airflow documentation implemented unsafe pattern of reading value from xcom in the way that could be exploited to allow UI user who had access to modify XComs to perform arbitrary execution of code on the worker. Since the UI users are already highly trusted, this is a Low severity vulnerability. It does not affect Airflow release - example_dags are not supposed to be enabled in production environmen
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-04-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-07 |
Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-54550?
airflow: upgrade to 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-54550 being exploited?
CVE-2025-54550 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-54550 affect?
CVE-2025-54550 affects airflow. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The example example_xcom that was included in airflow documentation implemented unsafe pattern of reading value from xcom in the way that could be exploited to allow UI user who had access to modify XComs to perform arbitrary execution of c
How urgent is CVE-2025-54550?
Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
Apache Airflow vulnerabilities
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