CVE-2023-37941

Apache Superset: Metadata db write access can lead to remote code execution

MEDIUM
6.6
CVSS Score
Published: September 6, 2023 at 01:06 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:08 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSuperset

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Severity
MEDIUM6.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 35%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend. The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges. This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

1.5.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.1.01.5.0

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

6.6MEDIUMapache
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-502

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