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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-23969

Apache Superset: Exposure of Sensitive Information via Incomplete ClickHouse Function Filtering

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

Apache Superset utilizes a configurable dictionary, DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS, to restrict the execution of potentially sensitive SQL functions within SQL Lab and charts. While this feature included restrictions for engines like PostgreSQL, a vulnerability was reported where the default list for the ClickHouse engine was incomplete. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2, which fixes the issue.

Technical details

Published
2026-02-24
Last Modified
2026-02-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23969?

Apache Superset utilizes a configurable dictionary, DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS, to restrict the execution of potentially sensitive SQL functions within SQL Lab and charts. While this feature included restrictions for engines like PostgreSQL, a vulnerability was reported where the default list for the ClickHouse engine was incomplete. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2, which fixes the issue.

Is CVE-2026-23969 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-23969 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-23969?

CVE-2026-23969 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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