SQL Injection Vulnerability in Apache Superset Affects Data Security
CVE-2026-23980

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Superset
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-23980?

A vulnerability in Apache Superset exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an authenticated user with read access to perform error-based SQL injection via the sqlExpression or where parameters. This may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data within the database. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to upgrade to version 6.0.0 to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Superset 0.0.0 < 6.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-23980
Created by hyphenTBG

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/h4l02zw1pr2vywv0dc5zjn3gr...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pritam Chakkerwar
Dhanush Nayak
Pedro Sousa
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