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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