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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-23984

Apache Superset: SQLLab Read-Only Bypass on PostgreSQL

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows an authenticated user with SQLLab access to bypass the read-only verification check when using a PostgreSQL database connection. While the system effectively blocks standard Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on read-only connections, it fails to detect them in specially crafted SQL statements. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrad

Technical details

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23984?

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows an authenticated user with SQLLab access to bypass the read-only verification check when using a PostgreSQL database connection. While the system effectively blocks standard Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on read-only connections, it fails to detect them in specially crafted SQL statements. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrad

Is CVE-2026-23984 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-23984 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-23984?

CVE-2026-23984 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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