CVE-2026-45361
Apache Airflow Google provider: SSH host key verification disabled in ComputeEngineSSHHook (paramiko AutoAddPolicy default)
Description
Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attackers who can intercept or modify the session. Users are advised to upgrade to `apache-airflow-providers-google` 22.0.0 or later.
INFO
Published Date :
May 25, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade apache-airflow-providers-google to version 22.0.0 or later.
- Enable SSH host-key verification in ComputeEngineSSHHook.
- Configure SSH to use strong host keys.
- Monitor SSH connections for unusual activity.
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-2026-45361.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/66746 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/[email protected] | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/24/9 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/[email protected] Removed Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/3lpj7ppwxp7jtp81rnxk75xvln7qd7h2 Removed Reference Type https://lists.apache.org/thread/3lpj7ppwxp7jtp81rnxk75xvln7qd7h2 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:apache-airflow-providers-google:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 22.0.0 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/24/9 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/66746 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/3lpj7ppwxp7jtp81rnxk75xvln7qd7h2 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/24/9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attackers who can intercept or modify the session. Users are advised to upgrade to `apache-airflow-providers-google` 22.0.0 or later. Added CWE CWE-322 Added Reference https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/66746 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/3lpj7ppwxp7jtp81rnxk75xvln7qd7h2