CVE-2026-23982: Apache superset Apache Superset Improper Authorization Allows Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3m2g-v7jf-7fxc
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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-23982 is a HIGH apache superset improper authorization allows vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset improper authorization allows low-privileged users to bypass access controls. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.0.

CVE-2026-23982 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-23982
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3m2g-v7jf-7fxc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-23982

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache superset dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apache-superset fixed: 6.0.0 
pip install apache-superset>=6.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show apache-superset

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-23982, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-superset

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache superset in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-superset command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Apache superset, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in Apache Superset that allows a low-privileged user to bypass data access controls. When creating a dataset, Superset enforces permission checks to prevent users from querying unauthorized data. However, an authenticated attacker with permissions to write datasets and read charts can bypass these checks by overwriting the SQL query of an existing dataset. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-23982 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 6.0.0
6.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-23982 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23982
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/9lvbzwkw4rxg... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9lvbzwkw4rxgdvbpfvnnnfcll92v75fp
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23982?
CVE-2026-23982 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset Improper Authorization allows low-privileged users to bypass access controls under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2026-23982?
Upgrading to 6.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-superset affected?
Yes, apache-superset is affected in releases prior to 6.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-23982?
CVE-2026-23982 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-23982?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-superset'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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