How severe is CVE-2022-43718?

CVE-2022-43718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43718?

CVE-2022-43718 primarily affects Apache Superset. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43718?

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

When was CVE-2022-43718 published?

CVE-2022-43718 was published on 2023-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43718

CVE-2022-43718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Superset
Published: 2023-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Upload data forms do not correctly render user input leading to possible XSS attack vectors that can be performed by authenticated users with database connection update permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions and version 2.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43718?: Upload data forms do not correctly render user input leading to possible XSS attack vectors that can be performed by authenticated users with database connection update permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions and version 2.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-43718?: CVE-2022-43718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43718?: CVE-2022-43718 primarily affects Apache Superset. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43718 published?: CVE-2022-43718 was published on 2023-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/8615608jt2x7b3rmqrtngldy8pn3nz2r

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:2.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:2.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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