CVE-2024-55633

CVE-2024-55633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable.  This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55633?
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable.  This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-55633?
CVE-2024-55633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55633 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55633?
CVE-2024-55633 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55633?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-55633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3442.
When was CVE-2024-55633 published?
CVE-2024-55633 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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