CVE-2026-30898

An example of BashOperator in Airflow documentation suggested a way of passing dag_run.conf in the way that could cause unsanitized user input to be used to escalate privileges of UI user to allow execute code on worker. Users should review if any of their own DAGs have adopted this incorrect advice.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/64129	Issue Tracking
https://lists.apache.org/thread/26zmhfj1t95c1hld2r14ho81nzh1bdc8	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/17/7	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:airflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-18 07:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:33

NVD link : CVE-2026-30898

Mitre link : CVE-2026-30898

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-30898

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Products Affected

apache

airflow

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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