CVE-2026-32228: Apache airflow core Apache Airflow Allows Users With Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h97w-pm3w-mwmc
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32228 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache airflow allows users with vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Apache airflow core libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache airflow allows users with asset materialize permissions to trigger dags outside of their permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.0.

CVE-2026-32228 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32228
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h97w-pm3w-mwmc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Apache airflow core
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-32228

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache airflow core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apache-airflow-core fixed: 3.2.0 
pip install apache-airflow-core>=3.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show apache-airflow-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-32228, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-airflow-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache airflow core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-airflow-core command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Apache airflow core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2026-32228 Affected Apache airflow core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-airflow-core
pypi/apache-airflow-core
PyPI
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.2.0
3.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-32228 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32228
Apache airflow core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/63338
Apache airflow core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/airflow
lists.apache.org/thread/s7c75txgt4qf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/s7c75txgt4qf2rofcn43szfwgcrzy0nj
Apache airflow core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/17/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32228?
CVE-2026-32228 is a security vulnerability in Apache airflow core involving Apache Airflow allows users with asset materialize permissions to trigger DAGs outside of their permissions under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Apache airflow core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.0 across affected packages: apache-airflow-core.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32228?
Upgrading to 3.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-airflow-core affected?
Yes, apache-airflow-core is affected in releases prior to 3.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-32228?
CVE-2026-32228 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32228?
CVE-2026-32228 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-32228?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-airflow-core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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