CVE-2026-28563: Apache Airflow: DAG authorization bypass

Published Mar 17, 2026
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Updated

Apache Airflow versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.7 /ui/dependencies endpoint returns the full DAG dependency graph without filtering by authorized DAG IDs. This allows an authenticated user with only DAG Dependencies permission to enumerate DAGs they are not authorized to view.

Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.1.8 or later, which resolves this issue.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Airflow>=3.1.0<=3.1.7
Apache Airflow>=3.0.0<3.1.8
pip/apache-airflow>=3.0.0<3.1.8
3.1.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/apache-airflow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Airflow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.8

Event History

Mar 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28563?

CVE-2026-28563 has a medium severity rating, as it allows authorization bypass for DAG enumeration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28563?

To fix CVE-2026-28563, upgrade Apache Airflow to version 3.1.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-28563?

CVE-2026-28563 affects Apache Airflow versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.7.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-28563?

CVE-2026-28563 allows authenticated users with limited permissions to view DAGs they should not have access to.

5

What specific endpoint is vulnerable in CVE-2026-28563?

The /ui/dependencies endpoint is vulnerable in CVE-2026-28563, exposing the full DAG dependency graph.

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