CVE-2025-55672: Apache superset Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fj97-2v9x-w5m4
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CWE-80
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-55672 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset's chart visualization has a stored cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.0.

CVE-2025-55672 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-55672
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fj97-2v9x-w5m4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-55672

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: 5.0.0 
pip install apache-superset>=5.0.0
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-2025-55672, 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 5.0.0), 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. 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

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Apache Superset's chart visualization. An authenticated user with permissions to edit charts can inject a malicious payload into a column's label. The payload is not properly sanitized and gets executed in the victim's browser when they hover over the chart, potentially leading to session hijacking or the execution of arbitrary commands on behalf of the user. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 5.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-55672 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 5.0.0
5.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-55672 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55672
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/rvh7fdjfzxzj... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rvh7fdjfzxzjhcfwoz7twc2brhvochdj
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/14/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55672?
CVE-2025-55672 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset's chart visualization has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS).
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2025-55672?
Upgrading to 5.0.0 (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 5.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-55672?
CVE-2025-55672 is classified under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2025-55672?
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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