Auth bypass in Apache Superset
CVE-2026-23984
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows an authenticated user with SQLLab access to bypass the read-only verification check when using a PostgreSQL database connection. While the system effectively…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (26.6th 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:N/I:H/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-2026-23984?
- CVE-2026-23984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23984?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.