PatchTheCVECVE-2026-48828: The Bulk Variables API in Apache Airflow called the redactor without passing the variable's key, so the key-ba
CVE-2026-48828 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting airflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Bulk Variables API in Apache Airflow called the redactor without passing the variable's key, so the key-based `should_hide_value_for_key` check (which triggers on secret-suffixed key names like `*_password` / `*_token` / `*_secret`) could not fire for JSON-decodable variable values. An authenticated UI/API user with bulk Variable read permission could retrieve plaintext values from JSON variables whose key would otherwise trigger redaction. A
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2026-07-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · 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-2026-48828?
airflow: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-48828 being exploited?
CVE-2026-48828 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-2026-48828 affect?
CVE-2026-48828 affects airflow. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Bulk Variables API in Apache Airflow called the redactor without passing the variable's key, so the key-based `should_hide_value_for_key` check (which triggers on secret-suffixed key names like `*_password` / `*_token` / `*_secret`) cou
How urgent is CVE-2026-48828?
Priority 41/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Apache Airflow vulnerabilities
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