CVE-2026-59245: In the Apache Airflow FAB auth manager, a DAG whose `dag_id` is `DAGs` collided with the global all-DAGs permi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-59245?

apache-airflow-providers-fab: upgrade to 3.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-59245 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59245 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-2026-59245 affect?

CVE-2026-59245 affects apache-airflow-providers-fab. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). In the Apache Airflow FAB auth manager, a DAG whose `dag_id` is `DAGs` collided with the global all-DAGs permission resource name produced by `resource_name()`, so a user granted per-DAG `access_control` on that one DAG was silently granted

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-59245?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-59245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting apache-airflow-providers-fab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Apache Airflow FAB auth manager, a DAG whose `dag_id` is `DAGs` collided with the global all-DAGs permission resource name produced by `resource_name()`, so a user granted per-DAG `access_control` on that one DAG was silently granted the global all-DAGs permission (privilege escalation). The escalation triggers when a DAG named `DAGs` exists and a lower-privileged user is given per-DAG access to it, granting that user read/edit access to e

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 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-07-13
Last modified	2026-10-24

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

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-13 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache apache-airflow-providers-fab UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.7.2

Fixed in: 3.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache-airflow-providers-fab || rpm -q apache-airflow-providers-fab || apache-airflow-providers-fab --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apache-airflow-providers-fab

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apache-airflow-providers-fab

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-2026-59245?

apache-airflow-providers-fab: upgrade to 3.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59245 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59245 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-2026-59245 affect?

CVE-2026-59245 affects apache-airflow-providers-fab. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). In the Apache Airflow FAB auth manager, a DAG whose `dag_id` is `DAGs` collided with the global all-DAGs permission resource name produced by `resource_name()`, so a user granted per-DAG `access_control` on that one DAG was silently granted

How urgent is CVE-2026-59245?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache Airflow vulnerabilities

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