CVE-2023-39265 json
Apache Superset: Possible Unauthorized Registration of SQLite Database Connections
published 2023-09-06 3 y ago modified 2026-09-08 2 mo ago also BIT-superset-2023-39265 , EUVD-2023-2494 , GHSA-fm4q-j8g4-c9j4 , PYSEC-2026-1177
- cvss
- 3.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 86.0%
- EPSS 86.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.7%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
Apache Superset would allow for SQLite database connections to be incorrectly registered when an attacker uses alternative driver names like sqlite+pysqlite or by using database imports. This could allow for unexpected file creation on Superset webservers. Additionally, if Apache Superset is using a SQLite database for its metadata (not advised for production use) it could result in more severe vulnerabilities related to confidentiality and integrity. This vulnerability exists in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.1.0.
Patch / fix
- pypi apache-superset 2.1.1
- bitnami superset 2.1.1
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce)
- Published
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
86.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce Apache Superset Signed Cookie RCE metasploit exploit, good rank, 2023-09-06
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| OSV | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pypi | apache-superset | <=2.1.0 <2.1.1 |
2.1.1 |
| bitnami | superset | <2.1.1 |
2.1.1 |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
lists.apache.org
/thread/pwdzsdmv4g5g1n2h9m7ortfnxmhr7nfy
vendor-advisory, web, advisory
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
web
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39265
advisory, web
-
github.com
/apache/superset
package
-
pypi.org
/project/apache-superset
package
-
github.com
/advisories/GHSA-fm4q-j8g4-c9j4
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-39265
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-fm4q-j8g4-c9j4
- NVD CVE-2023-39265
- OSV BIT-superset-2023-39265
- OSV PYSEC-2026-1177
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