CVE-2026-23980: Apache superset SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gvxg-9hqx-f4rg
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-23980 is a MODERATE sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset allows privileged users to conduct error-based sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.0.

CVE-2026-23980 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-23980
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gvxg-9hqx-f4rg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-23980

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-2026-23980, 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. 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

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset allows an authenticated user with read access to conduct error-based SQL injection via the sqlExpression or where parameters. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-23980 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-2026-23980 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23980
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/h4l02zw1pr2v... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h4l02zw1pr2vywv0dc5zjn3grdcdhwf4
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23980?
CVE-2026-23980 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset allows privileged users to conduct error-based SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2026-23980?
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-2026-23980?
CVE-2026-23980 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-23980?
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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