CVE-2025-27696
Apache Superset: Incorrect authorization leading to resource ownership takeover
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 29, 2025, 9:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Superset to a patched version.
- Apply access control updates and review permissions.
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-2025-27696.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/k2od03bxnxs6vcp80sr03ywcxl194413 | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue. Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-863 Removed CWE CWE-285 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.1.2 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/3 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/k2od03bxnxs6vcp80sr03ywcxl194413 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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-285 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/k2od03bxnxs6vcp80sr03ywcxl194413 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/3