CVE-2026-23969
CVE-2026-23969 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 5.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8479
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Apache Superset
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Superset utilizes a configurable dictionary, DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS, to restrict the execution of potentially sensitive SQL functions within SQL Lab and charts. While this feature included restrictions for engines like PostgreSQL, a vulnerability was reported where the default list for the ClickHouse engine was incomplete. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-23969?
- Apache Superset utilizes a configurable dictionary, DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS, to restrict the execution of potentially sensitive SQL functions within SQL Lab and charts. While this feature included restrictions for engines like PostgreSQL, a vulnerability was reported where the default list for the ClickHouse engine was incomplete. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23969?
- CVE-2026-23969 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-23969 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-23969?
- CVE-2026-23969 affects Apache Superset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-23969?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-23969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-23969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8479.
- When was CVE-2026-23969 published?
- CVE-2026-23969 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2q22sp4oj3krcgdkxchhtht0vgwp2wnd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/4
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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