9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-53947
Apache Superset SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset. Specifically, certain engine-specific functions are not checked, which allows attackers to bypass Apache Superset's SQL authorization. This issue is a follow-up to CVE-2024-39887 with additional disallowed PostgreSQL functions now included: query_to_xml_and_xmlschema, table_to_xml, table_to_xml_and_xmlschema. This issue affects Apache Superset: <4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue or add these Postgres functions to the config set DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 15, 2025, 4:29 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-53947 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache superset
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-53947.

URL Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hj3gfsjh67vqw12nlrshlsym4bkopjmn Mailing List Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-53947 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-53947 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • TheCyberThrone
Apache Superset 4.1.0 released with bug fixes

The Apache Software Foundation has announced the release of Apache Superset 4.1.0 with several bug fixes that could potentially allow attackers to bypass security controls, access sensitive data, and ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 11, 2024 (8 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
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Published Date: Dec 11, 2024 (8 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Apache Superset Patches Multi Security Flaws in Latest Release

The Apache Software Foundation has announced the release of Apache Superset 4.1.0, an important update that addresses three significant security vulnerabilities affecting the widely used open-source b ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 11, 2024 (8 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-12209 (CVSS 9.8): WP Umbrella Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 30,000 Websites to Compromise

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular WordPress plugin, WP Umbrella, which is used by over 30,000 websites. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-12209 and assigned a CVSS sc ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 08, 2024 (8 months, 3 weeks ago)
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Published Date: Dec 06, 2024 (8 months, 3 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-53947 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.1.0
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/hj3gfsjh67vqw12nlrshlsym4bkopjmn Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset. Specifically, certain engine-specific functions are not checked, which allows attackers to bypass Apache Superset's SQL authorization. This issue is a follow-up to CVE-2024-39887 with additional disallowed PostgreSQL functions now included: query_to_xml_and_xmlschema, table_to_xml, table_to_xml_and_xmlschema. This issue affects Apache Superset: <4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue or add these Postgres functions to the config set DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-89
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/hj3gfsjh67vqw12nlrshlsym4bkopjmn
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 2.3
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Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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