SQL Injection in Apache Superset
CVE-2026-23969
Apache Superset utilizes a configurable dictionary, DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS, to restrict the execution of potentially sensitive SQL functions within SQL Lab and charts. While this feature included restrictions for engines like PostgreSQL, a vulnerability was reported where the default list for the ClickHouse engine was incomplete. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability class: SQL Injection
EPSS: 0.006 (45.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Superset
- Apache Software Foundation Superset — versions 0.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-23969?
- CVE-2026-23969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23969?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.