PatchTheCVECVE-2026-49298: A bug in Apache Airflow's KubernetesExecutor caused JWT tokens used by worker pods to authenticate against the
CVE-2026-49298 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting airflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A bug in Apache Airflow's KubernetesExecutor caused JWT tokens used by worker pods to authenticate against the Execution API to be passed to the worker container as command-line arguments visible in the pod spec. An authenticated UI/API user with Kubernetes read-only access to the cluster (e.g. `pods/get` in the Airflow namespace) could harvest the JWT from `kubectl describe pod` output and then call state-mutating Execution API endpoints — trigg
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-538 |
| Published | 2026-06-01 |
| 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-2026-49298?
airflow: upgrade to 3.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-49298 being exploited?
CVE-2026-49298 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-2026-49298 affect?
CVE-2026-49298 affects airflow. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A bug in Apache Airflow's KubernetesExecutor caused JWT tokens used by worker pods to authenticate against the Execution API to be passed to the worker container as command-line arguments visible in the pod spec. An authenticated UI/API use
How urgent is CVE-2026-49298?
Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
Kubernetes vulnerabilities · Apache Airflow vulnerabilities
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