CVSS v3
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Unknown
EPSS Score
0.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset allowing an authenticated user with permissions to update charts to modify dashboards they do not own. When updating a chart's properties via the REST API, a user can provide a list of dashboard IDs (dashboards) to associate the chart with. The validation logic in the UpdateChartCommand failed to verify that the user had write permissions for the target dashboards specified in the request body. This issue affects Apache Superset
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-07-30
- Last Modified
- 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-23981?
An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset allowing an authenticated user with permissions to update charts to modify dashboards they do not own. When updating a chart's properties via the REST API, a user can provide a list of dashboard IDs (dashboards) to associate the chart with. The validation logic in the UpdateChartCommand failed to verify that the user had write permissions for the target dashboards specified in the request body. This issue affects Apache Superset
Is CVE-2026-23981 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-23981 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-2026-23981?
A CVSS score has not been assigned to CVE-2026-23981 yet.
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