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CVE-2024-55633: Apache Superset: SQLLab Improper readonly query validation allows unauthorized write access

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 2.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-12-12 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-863

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.

Affected products

• Apache Superset: before 4.1.0 — fixed in 4.1.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Superset 4.1.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwmd17fcvljt9q4cgctp4v09zh3qs7fb
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/12/1

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