CVE-2026-45361

Name: CVE-2026-45361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-25T10:16:15.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-45361 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-322

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Apache-Airflow-Providers-Google	< 22.0.0

References

https://github.com/apache/airflow/pull/66746Issue Tracking, Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/3lpj7ppwxp7jtp81rnxk75xvln7qd7h2?users@airflow.apache.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/24/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45361?

How severe is CVE-2026-45361?

CVE-2026-45361 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45361?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST