CVE-2026-31987: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-31987 is a CWE-532 vulnerability in Apache Airflow 3.0.0 where JWT tokens are logged, exposing sensitive authentication information. This exposure could enable unauthorized UI users to act as Dag Authors, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within Airflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 3.2.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Exposure of JWT tokens in logs can lead to unauthorized users impersonating Dag Authors via the UI, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions within Apache Airflow. The confidentiality of sensitive tokens is compromised, but integrity and availability impacts are not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
CVE-2026-31987: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-31987 is a CWE-532 vulnerability in Apache Airflow 3.0.0 where JWT tokens are logged, exposing sensitive authentication information. This exposure could enable unauthorized UI users to act as Dag Authors, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within Airflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 3.2.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Exposure of JWT tokens in logs can lead to unauthorized users impersonating Dag Authors via the UI, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions within Apache Airflow. The confidentiality of sensitive tokens is compromised, but integrity and availability impacts are not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T18:31:09.400Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e0ebd382d89c981f8ceb86
Added to database: 4/16/2026, 2:01:55 PM
Last enriched: 4/24/2026, 4:12:21 PM
Last updated: 6/1/2026, 9:39:02 PM
Views: 107
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