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CVE-2024-39887: Apache Superset: Improper SQL authorisation, parse not checking for specific engine functions

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 4.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2024-07-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-89

Description

An SQL Injection vulnerability in Apache Superset exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. Specifically, certain engine-specific functions are not checked, which allows attackers to bypass Apache Superset's SQL authorization. To mitigate this, a new configuration key named DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS has been introduced. This key disallows the use of the following PostgreSQL functions: version, query_to_xml, inet_server_addr, and inet_client_addr. Additional functions can be added to this list for increased protection. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.0.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.2, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

• Apache Superset: before 4.0.2 — fixed in 4.0.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Superset 4.0.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/16/5
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/j55vm41jg3l0x6w49zrmvbf3k0ts5fqz
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/16/5
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/j55vm41jg3l0x6w49zrmvbf3k0ts5fqz

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