Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be, depending on how DAG runs are triggered. If an attacker can remotely influence `dag_run.conf` (for example via an API or an integrated external system), they may be able to exploit insecure BashOperator usage without direct access to the Airflow host.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this?

The attacker needs the ability to set or control `dag_run.conf` values for a DAG that uses the unsafe pattern. This could be via authenticated UI/API access or via control over an upstream integration that populates those fields.

What is the safest general fix pattern for affected DAGs?

Replace shell-based logic that interpolates `dag_run.conf` with safer constructs: use Python operators or library calls where possible, enforce strict validation or allow-lists on configuration values, and ensure any remaining shell commands treat user data as quoted, non-executable arguments.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

Command Injection via Unsanitized dag_run.conf (CWE-77) in Airflow BashOperator Usage

CVE-2026-30898

Published:

Apr 18, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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HIGH RISK

HIGH

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Database Compromise and Data Integrity Loss

April 27, 2026

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HIGH RISK

HIGH

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Privilege Escalation and Unauthorized Session Control

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Command Injection

CWE:

CWE-77

Impact:

Remote Code Execution / Privilege Escalation in Worker Environment

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Command Injection

CWE:

CWE-77

Impact:

Remote Code Execution / Privilege Escalation in Worker Environment

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Command Injection via Unsanitized dag_run.conf (CWE-77) in Airflow BashOperator Usage

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

SQL Injection via Unsanitized ID Parameter (CWE-89) in Pharmacy Sales and Inventory System /ajax.php

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.5)

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in OpenClaw chat.send Session Management

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