CVE-2026-68970: Apache Airflow: Values of a list-shaped Variable are not masked in task logs and the Rendered Templates UI
Apache Airflow's Task SDK did not mask the contents of a Variable whose JSON value is a list, so secrets stored in that shape appeared in cleartext in task logs and in the Rendered Templates UI. Masking was applied only when the deserialized value was a string or a dict; a list at the top level matched neither and was returned unmasked. Any authenticated user able to read the logs or rendered templates of a task that references such a Variable could recover the values, with no special configuration required. This is the list-shaped counterpart of CVE-2026-59244, whose fix covered the dict case only, so deployments that upgraded in response to that advisory remain affected and must upgrade again. Users are advised to upgrade to apache-airflow 3.3.1 or later.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache Airflowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.3.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68970?
CVE-2026-68970 has a risk score of 47.
How do I fix CVE-2026-68970?
To fix CVE-2026-68970, update Apache Airflow to a version that implements masking for list-shaped Variables.
What types of data are exposed in CVE-2026-68970?
CVE-2026-68970 exposes secrets stored as list-shaped Variables in cleartext in task logs and the Rendered Templates UI.
Which versions of Apache Airflow are affected by CVE-2026-68970?
All versions of Apache Airflow prior to the patch addressing CVE-2026-68970 are affected.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-68970 on Apache Airflow?
CVE-2026-68970 allows sensitive information to be visible in logs, potentially leading to unauthorized access to secrets.