CVE-2025-54941

What it is

An example dag `example_dag_decorator` had non-validated parameter that allowed the UI user to redirect the example to a malicious server and execute code on worker. This however required that the example dags are enabled in production (not default) or the example dag code copied to build your own similar dag. If you used the `example_dag_decorator` please review it and apply the changes implemented in Airflow 3.0.5 accordingly.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-10-30 10:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-03 07:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-10-30 10:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-03 07:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Apache Airflow < 3.0.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None