How severe is CVE-2023-36387?

CVE-2023-36387 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-36387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36387?

CVE-2023-36387 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36387?

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

When was CVE-2023-36387 published?

CVE-2023-36387 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36387

CVE-2023-36387 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apache Superset
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper default REST API permission for Gamma users in Apache Superset up to and including 2.1.0 allows for an authenticated Gamma user to test database connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36387?: An improper default REST API permission for Gamma users in Apache Superset up to and including 2.1.0 allows for an authenticated Gamma user to test database connections.
How severe is CVE-2023-36387?: CVE-2023-36387 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-36387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36387?: CVE-2023-36387 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36387 published?: CVE-2023-36387 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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