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CVE-2025-54550

8.1 · HIGH

The example example_xcom that was included in airflow documentation implemented unsafe pattern of reading value from xcom in the way that could be exploited to allow UI user who had access to modif…

Published Apr 15, 2026CWE-94EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2025-54550 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The example example_xcom that was included in airflow documentation implemented unsafe pattern of reading value

from xcom in the way that could be exploited to allow UI user who had access to modify XComs to perform arbitrary

execution of code on the worker. Since the UI users are already highly trusted, this is a Low severity vulnerability.

It does not affect Airflow release - example_dags are not supposed to be enabled in production environment, however

users following the example could replicate the bad pattern. Documentation of Airflow 3.2.0 contains version of

the example with improved resiliance for that case.

Users who followed that pattern are advised to adjust their implementations accordingly.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/apache/airflow/pull/63200Reflists.apache.org/thread/3mf4cfx070ofsnf9qy0s2v5gqb5sc2g1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/15/1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54550?

CVE-2025-54550 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-54550?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-54550?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-54550?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-54550 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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