CVE-2026-45361
SSH Host Key Verification Bypass in Apache Airflow Google Provider
Publication date: 2026-05-25
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | apache_airflow_providers_google | From 22.0.0 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-322 | The product performs a key exchange with an actor without verifying the identity of that actor. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to apache-airflow-providers-google version 22.0.0 or later.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in Apache Airflow providers-google's ComputeEngineSSHHook, which disables SSH host-key verification by default.
This means that the SSH traffic between an Airflow worker and a Compute Engine virtual machine is not properly verified, allowing in-path network attackers to intercept or modify the SSH session.
Users are advised to upgrade to apache-airflow-providers-google version 22.0.0 or later to fix this issue.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers who are positioned between the Airflow worker and the Compute Engine VM to intercept or alter SSH traffic.
Such interception or modification could lead to unauthorized access, data tampering, or exposure of sensitive information during the SSH session.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in Apache Airflow providers-google's ComputeEngineSSHHook disables SSH host-key verification by default, which exposes SSH traffic to interception or modification by in-path network attackers.
This exposure of potentially sensitive data in transit could lead to non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require appropriate safeguards to protect data confidentiality and integrity.
Therefore, organizations using affected versions without upgrading may risk violating these regulations due to insufficient protection of data during transmission.