Vulnerability Description
Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attackers who can intercept or modify the session. Users are advised to upgrade to `apache-airflow-providers-google` 22.0.0 or later.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache-Airflow-Providers-Google | < 22.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/66746Issue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/[email protected]
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/24/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45361?
CVE-2026-45361 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Apache Airflow providers-google's `ComputeEngineSSHHook` disables SSH host-key verification by default, exposing SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine VM to in-path network attack...
How severe is CVE-2026-45361?
CVE-2026-45361 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45361?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Apache-Airflow-Providers-Google.