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Apache SupersetGHSA-787v-v9vq-4rgv

Apache Superset: SQLLab Improper readonly query validation allows unauthorized write access

High6.5CVE-2024-55633 · Published Dec 12, 2024 · updated Jul 7, 2026

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable.  This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

GitHub advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
apache-superset
PyPI
< 4.1.04.1.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Severity from
GitHub (reviewed advisory)
Weakness
CWE-285, CWE-863
Also known as
BIT-superset-2024-55633, CVE-2024-55633, PYSEC-2026-1162

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