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

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

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pritam Chakkerwar
Dhanush Nayak
Pedro Sousa
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