CVE-2024-45784: 
Apache Airflow vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Apache Airflow versions prior to 2.10.3 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2024-45784) that could expose sensitive configuration variables in task logs. The vulnerability allows Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) authors to unintentionally or intentionally log sensitive configuration variables, which could be accessed by unauthorized users (NVD, SecurityOnline).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.5 (high severity) and is classified under CWE-1295 (Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information). The issue stems from the platform's failure to mask sensitive configuration values in task logs by default, potentially exposing critical data such as API keys, database credentials, and other secrets (SecurityOnline).

The vulnerability could lead to data breaches where attackers gain access to confidential information, including customer data, financial records, or proprietary code. Additionally, exposed credentials could allow attackers to gain control of critical systems and infrastructure, potentially enabling lateral movement to access other parts of the network (SecurityOnline).

The Apache Airflow team has addressed this vulnerability in version 2.10.3 by implementing secret masking in task logs to prevent sensitive configuration variables from being exposed in the logging output. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to Airflow 2.10.3 or later. Additionally, if there is suspicion that DAG authors could have logged secret values and logs are not additionally protected, it is recommended to update those secrets (NVD).