CVE-2025-62503: apache software foundation apache airflow Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 4.6v3.1MediumAnalyzed
AliasesGHSA-gp5f-cx7h-8q6fBIT-airflow-2025-62503PYSEC-2026-1133
Published 30-10-2025Last modified 30-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-62503 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in apache software foundation apache airflow. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.6/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-10-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
User with CREATE and no UPDATE privilege for Pools, Connections, Variables could update existing records via bulk create API with overwrite action.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · PypiEcosystem advisory · calculated4.6MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
- NVDNIST4.6MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.40% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- airflow≥ 3.0.0, < 3.1.1
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache airflow≥ 3.0.0, < 3.1.1
PyPI1 product
- apache-airflow≥ 3.0.0, < 3.1.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
7 links- github.com/apache/airflowPACKAGE