CVE-2026-23984

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows an authenticated user with SQLLab access to bypass the read-only verification check when using a PostgreSQL database connection. While the system effectively blocks standard Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on read-only connections, it fails to detect them in specially crafted SQL statements. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/72cmgxtvp9pclto4ln1chbs1227nwd26	Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/8	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-24 14:16

Updated : 2026-02-26 16:25

NVD link : CVE-2026-23984

Mitre link : CVE-2026-23984

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-23984

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Products Affected

apache

superset

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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