CVE-2026-31987: Apache Airflow · Sensitive Data in Logs
Affects Apache AirflowSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High : upgrade to 3.2.0 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.2.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Apache Airflow to 3.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache Airflow | Affected
| Fixed in
|
PyPIapache/airflowpkg:pypi/apache/airflowOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should upgrade to Apache Airflow version 3.2.0, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by vendor recommendation to upgrade.
Description
JWT Tokens used by tasks were exposed in logs. This could allow UI users to act as Dag Authors. Users are advised to upgrade to Airflow version that contains fix. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.0, which fixes this issue.
References
- github.com/apache/airflow/pull/62964 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/apache/airflow/issues/62428 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/apache/airflow/issues/62773 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.apache.org/thread/pvsrtxzwo9xy6xgknmwslv4zrw70kt6g (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/16/7 (opens in a new tab)