CVE-2021-37839
CVE-2021-37839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-273.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-273
- Affected product: Apache Superset
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Superset up to 1.5.1 allowed for authenticated users to access metadata information related to datasets they have no permission on. This metadata included the dataset name, columns and metrics.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37839?
- Apache Superset up to 1.5.1 allowed for authenticated users to access metadata information related to datasets they have no permission on. This metadata included the dataset name, columns and metrics.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37839?
- CVE-2021-37839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-37839 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-37839?
- CVE-2021-37839 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-37839?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-37839 published?
- CVE-2021-37839 was published on 2022-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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