CVE-2026-25917
Apache Airflow: API extra-links triggers XCom deserialization/class instantiation (Airflow 3.1.5)
Description
Dag Authors, who normally should not be able to execute code in the webserver context could craft XCom payload causing the webserver to execute arbitrary code. Since Dag Authors are already highly trusted, severity of this issue is Low. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.2.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
April 18, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 18, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25917
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Airflow to version 3.2.0.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or updates.
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-2026-25917.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/61641 | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/6whgpkqbh12rvpfmvcg8b0vwlv4hq3po | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/17/9 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25917 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25917
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-25917 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dag Authors, who normally should not be able to execute code in the webserver context could craft XCom payload causing the webserver to execute arbitrary code. Since Dag Authors are already highly trusted, severity of this issue is Low. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.2.0, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/61641 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/6whgpkqbh12rvpfmvcg8b0vwlv4hq3po -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/17/9