CVE-2026-68970: Apache Airflow: Values of a list-shaped Variable are not masked in task logs and the Rendered Templates UI

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

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

1 affected component
Apache Apache Airflow<3.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Airflow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.3.1

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68970?

CVE-2026-68970 has a risk score of 47.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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