VDB-367555 · CVE-2026-40961 · GCVE-0-2026-40961

Apache Airflow up to 3.2.1 redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache Airflow up to 3.2.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes redirect. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-40961. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Airflow up to 3.2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-40961. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/31/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1204.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Apache

Name

Airflow

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Airflow 3.2.2

Timelineinfo

05/31/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-40961 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40961
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367555

Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2026 16:36
Changes: 05/31/2026 16:36 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103