CVE-2026-48892: The Config API in Apache Airflow surfaced per-key secrets-backend overrides (environment variables like `AIRFL

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48892?

airflow: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48892 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48892 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-48892 affect?

CVE-2026-48892 affects airflow. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Config API in Apache Airflow surfaced per-key secrets-backend overrides (environment variables like `AIRFLOW__SECRETS__BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID` and `AIRFLOW__WORKERS__SECRETS_BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID`) as synthetic config options whose

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-48892?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-48892 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 Config API in Apache Airflow surfaced per-key secrets-backend overrides (environment variables like `AIRFLOW__SECRETS__BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID` and `AIRFLOW__WORKERS__SECRETS_BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID`) as synthetic config options whose option names were not in `sensitive_config_values`, so the masker did not redact them. An authenticated UI/API user with Config read permission could retrieve plaintext secrets-backend credentials (Vault `role

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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

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

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Timeline

2026-07-07 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache airflow UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.0

Fixed in: 3.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy airflow || rpm -q airflow || airflow --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade airflow

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade airflow

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-48892?

airflow: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48892 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48892 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-2026-48892 affect?

CVE-2026-48892 affects airflow. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Config API in Apache Airflow surfaced per-key secrets-backend overrides (environment variables like `AIRFLOW__SECRETS__BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID` and `AIRFLOW__WORKERS__SECRETS_BACKEND_KWARG__SECRET_ID`) as synthetic config options whose

How urgent is CVE-2026-48892?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

HashiCorp Vault vulnerabilities · Apache Airflow vulnerabilities

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