Vulnerability · Published Dec 9, 2024 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2024-53949Apache Superset: Lower privilege users are able to create Role when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled

High 7.6

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect authorization in Apache Superset from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 4.0)7.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default). Allows for lower privilege users to use this API.  issue affects Apache Superset: from 2.0.0 before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
PyPIapache-superset4.1.0GHSA-35fc-9hrj-3585
PyPIapache-superset4.1.0PYSEC-2026-1156

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset 2.0.0 – before 4.1.0

Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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