CVE-2026-31987: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
CVE-2026-31987 is a vulnerability in Apache Airflow version 3. 0. 0 where JWT tokens used by tasks are exposed in log files. This exposure could allow users with UI access to impersonate Dag Authors. The issue is addressed in Apache Airflow version 3. 2. 0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to remediate the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive JWT token information into log files in Apache Airflow 3.0.0. JWT tokens, which are used for task authentication, were logged in a way that could be accessed by UI users, potentially allowing them to act with the privileges of Dag Authors. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 3.2.0, and users should upgrade to this version to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation via token exposure in logs.
Potential Impact
Exposure of JWT tokens in logs can lead to unauthorized users with UI access assuming the identity and privileges of Dag Authors, potentially enabling unauthorized task execution or modification within Apache Airflow environments. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Airflow to version 3.2.0, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the recommendation to upgrade; therefore, users should follow the vendor's upgrade guidance to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-31987: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Apache Software Foundation Apache Airflow
Description
CVE-2026-31987 is a vulnerability in Apache Airflow version 3. 0. 0 where JWT tokens used by tasks are exposed in log files. This exposure could allow users with UI access to impersonate Dag Authors. The issue is addressed in Apache Airflow version 3. 2. 0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to remediate the vulnerability.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive JWT token information into log files in Apache Airflow 3.0.0. JWT tokens, which are used for task authentication, were logged in a way that could be accessed by UI users, potentially allowing them to act with the privileges of Dag Authors. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 3.2.0, and users should upgrade to this version to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation via token exposure in logs.
Potential Impact
Exposure of JWT tokens in logs can lead to unauthorized users with UI access assuming the identity and privileges of Dag Authors, potentially enabling unauthorized task execution or modification within Apache Airflow environments. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Airflow to version 3.2.0, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the recommendation to upgrade; therefore, users should follow the vendor's upgrade guidance to remediate this issue.
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: 4/16/2026, 2:17:03 PM
Last updated: 4/17/2026, 1:21:12 AM
Views: 19
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