PatchTheCVECVE-2026-45361: Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposi
CVE-2026-45361 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting apache-airflow-providers-google. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-322 |
| Published | 2026-05-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-21 |
Last updated 2026-07-21 · 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-2026-45361?
apache-airflow-providers-google: upgrade to 22.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-45361 being exploited?
CVE-2026-45361 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-2026-45361 affect?
CVE-2026-45361 affects apache-airflow-providers-google. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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 sess
How urgent is CVE-2026-45361?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
Software pages
Apache Airflow vulnerabilities
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