CVE-2026-32228: Apache Airflow · Incorrect Authorization
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, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% 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 18 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 29 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 authorization vulnerability. Since the vendor advisory indicates migration to version 3.2.0 as the remediation, this is the recommended and effective mitigation. No temporary workarounds or additional mitigations are specified.
Description
UI / API User with asset materialize permission could trigger dags they had no access to. Users are advised to migrate to Airflow version 3.2.0 that fixes the issue.