apache/airflow

Sensitive data from extra fields is visible in Edit Connection window

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#53410 opened on Jul 16, 2025

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Description

Apache Airflow version

3.0.3

If "Other Airflow 2 version" selected, which one?

No response

What happened?

After upgrading Airflow from version 3.0.2 to 3.0.3 sensitive data in extra fields and extra fields JSON is visible in edit connection page.

What you think should happen instead?

Sensitive data should be masked with ***

How to reproduce

Enter Edit Connection window in Airflow UI.

Operating System

Ubuntu 24.04

Versions of Apache Airflow Providers

No response

Deployment

Other Docker-based deployment

Deployment details

Airflow deployed with Docker Swarm. Settings in airflow.cfg:

  • hide_sensitive_var_conn_fields = True

I also added the following after realising the issue occurred::

  • sensitive_var_conn_names = private_key,private_key_passphrase However, this did not change anything.

Anything else?

No response

Are you willing to submit PR?

  • Yes I am willing to submit a PR!

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Tech stack
pythonreactjavascript
Domain
frontendbackend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of AirflowReact component debugging
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the UI masking logic for connection extra fields, which previously worked in 3.0.2. Look at the recent changes in the ConnectionEdit component (likely in airflow/ui/) and the backend serialization of extra fields. Check for any related tests or maintainer comments in the issue.