7.1
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-23982
Apache Superset: Improper Authorization in Dataset Creation Allows Access Control Bypass
Description

An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows a low-privileged user to bypass data access controls. When creating a dataset, Superset enforces permission checks to prevent users from querying unauthorized data. However, an authenticated attacker with permissions to write datasets and read charts can bypass these checks by overwriting the SQL query of an existing dataset. 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 :

Feb. 24, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 25, 2026, 2:38 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-23982 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 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Superset version 6.0.0 or later to address improper authorization.
  • Upgrade Apache Superset to version 6.0.0 or later.
  • Apply vendor-supplied patches for the vulnerability.
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-2026-23982.

URL Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9lvbzwkw4rxgdvbpfvnnnfcll92v75fp Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/6 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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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-2026-23982 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Daily CyberSecurity
Major Security Overhaul for Apache Superset: Five Vulnerabilities Patched

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Published Date: Feb 26, 2026 (3 hours, 44 minutes ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-23982 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]

    Feb. 25, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.0.0
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/9lvbzwkw4rxgdvbpfvnnnfcll92v75fp Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/6 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Feb. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/6
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows a low-privileged user to bypass data access controls. When creating a dataset, Superset enforces permission checks to prevent users from querying unauthorized data. However, an authenticated attacker with permissions to write datasets and read charts can bypass these checks by overwriting the SQL query of an existing dataset. 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:H/VI:N/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-863
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/9lvbzwkw4rxgdvbpfvnnnfcll92v75fp
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: 7.1
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
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SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
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Base CVSS Score: 6.5
Attack Vector
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