High severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 27, 2023· Updated Jun 3, 2025
Apache Superset: Privilege escalation with default examples database
CVE-2023-40610
Description
Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2. Using the default examples database connection that allows access to both the examples schema and Apache Superset's metadata database, an attacker using a specially crafted CTE SQL statement could change data on the metadata database. This weakness could result on tampering with the authentication/authorization data.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
apache-supersetPyPI | < 2.1.2 | 2.1.2 |
Affected products
3- osv-coords2 versions
< 2.1.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.1.2
- (no CPE)range: < 2.1.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5ghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rotghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40610ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2ghsaWEB
- github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5ghsaWEB
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