CVE-2026-23981
Apache Superset: Improper Authorization in Chart Update allowing Dashboard Modification
Description
An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset allowing an authenticated user with permissions to update charts to modify dashboards they do not own. When updating a chart's properties via the REST API, a user can provide a list of dashboard IDs (dashboards) to associate the chart with. The validation logic in the UpdateChartCommand failed to verify that the user had write permissions for the target dashboards specified in the request body. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
July 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Superset to version 6.0.0 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or updates.
- Verify dashboard ownership permissions.
- Review API access controls.
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-2026-23981.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/k7q9z27t901xvqnkwgyns1l7w1dj3csf | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/30/6 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/30/6 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Superset', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset allowing an authenticated user with permissions to update charts to modify dashboards they do not own. When updating a chart's properties via the REST API, a user can provide a list of dashboard IDs (dashboards) to associate the chart with. The validation logic in the UpdateChartCommand failed to verify that the user had write permissions for the target dashboards specified in the request body. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, 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:N/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-285 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/k7q9z27t901xvqnkwgyns1l7w1dj3csf