CVE-2026-48726: Apache Airflow: revoke_token() unreachable in FabAuthManager / KeycloakAuthManager logout path
A bug in Apache Airflow's auth manager logout handling left previously-issued JWT tokens valid after the user clicked logout in the UI: the logout flow for FabAuthManager and KeycloakAuthManager did not actually reach the underlying revoketoken() call, so the JWT remained accepted by the API server until its natural expiry. An attacker holding a previously-issued JWT for a logged-out user could continue to make authenticated API calls as that user. Affects deployments configured with FabAuthManager or KeycloakAuthManager (the bug does not affect SimpleAuthManager). This is a residual gap in the fix for CVE-2025-57735, which addressed cookie-side invalidation in PR #57992 / PR #61339 but did not cover the provider-side revoketoken() reachability in the FAB / Keycloak code paths. Users who already upgraded for CVE-2025-57735 should additionally upgrade to apache-airflow 3.2.2 or later to cover the FAB / Keycloak logout paths.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
apache-airflowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.2Patch CVE-2026-48726
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48726?
CVE-2026-48726 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.
What risk does CVE-2026-48726 pose?
CVE-2026-48726 poses a risk level of 40 due to the vulnerability in the logout handling of Apache Airflow's auth managers.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48726?
To fix CVE-2026-48726, apply the available patch from the Apache Airflow repository.
What impact does CVE-2026-48726 have on user security?
CVE-2026-48726 allows previously issued JWT tokens to remain valid after logout, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-48726?
CVE-2026-48726 affects various versions of Apache Airflow, specifically those utilizing the FabAuthManager and KeycloakAuthManager.