How severe is CVE-2021-28125?

CVE-2021-28125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-28125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28125?

CVE-2021-28125 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28125?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-28125 published?

CVE-2021-28125 was published on 2021-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28125

CVE-2021-28125 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Apache Superset
Published: 2021-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious. By not checking user input for open redirects the URL shortener functionality would allow for a malicious user to create a short URL for a dashboard that could convince the user to click the link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28125?: Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious. By not checking user input for open redirects the URL shortener functionality would allow for a malicious user to create a short URL for a dashboard that could convince the user to click the link.
How severe is CVE-2021-28125?: CVE-2021-28125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-28125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28125?: CVE-2021-28125 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28125?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-28125 published?: CVE-2021-28125 was published on 2021-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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