CVE-2025-66388
Apache Airflow: Secrets in rendered templates not redacted properly and exposed in the UI
Description
A vulnerability in Apache Airflow allowed authenticated UI users to view secret values in rendered templates due to secrets not being properly redacted, potentially exposing secrets to users without the appropriate authorization. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.4, which fixes this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 15, 2025, 6:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Airflow to version 3.1.4 or later.
- Verify secrets are properly redacted in UI.
- Implement stricter access controls for sensitive data.
- Review Airflow security configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-66388.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/58772 | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/mv9hzsx8grjf7gdlkxwppnpbtogtls2g | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/12/1 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/12/1 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in Apache Airflow allowed authenticated UI users to view secret values in rendered templates due to secrets not being properly redacted, potentially exposing secrets to users without the appropriate authorization. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.4, which fixes this issue. Added CWE CWE-201 Added Reference https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/58772 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/mv9hzsx8grjf7gdlkxwppnpbtogtls2g