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CVE-2026-41017
medium
CVSS 5.9
Vulnerability in apache-airflow (CVE-2026-41017)
Summary
vulnerability in apache-airflow (CVE-2026-41017). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Exploitable via ``JWTRefreshMiddleware``. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.2.2` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-41017** has been found in apache-airflow.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``JWTRefreshMiddleware`` over the network to misuse the product.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 5.9/10.
What to do: upgrade apache-airflow to **3.2.2** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "apache-airflow CVE-2026-41017" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-41017 (apache-airflow) — CWE-614 / CVSS v3 5.9
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `JWTRefreshMiddleware` / `Secure`
Patched: `3.2.2` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-614) exists in apache-airflow. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``JWTRefreshMiddleware`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
apache-airflow — . Attack surface: `JWTRefreshMiddleware` / `Secure`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.9/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.2.2**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'apache-airflow' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'apache-airflow' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `apache-airflow` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade apache-airflow to 3.2.2ステージング環境で 3.2.2 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
PyPI
apache-airflow
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"3.0.0"},{"fixed":"3.2.2"}]}]
Bitnami
airflow
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"3.0.0"},{"fixed":"3.2.2"}]}]