CVE-2025-55675: Apache superset Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mhpq-m962-mg92
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CWE-285
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-55675 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset allows authenticated users to discover metadata about datasources they don't have permission to access. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.0.

CVE-2025-55675 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-55675
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mhpq-m962-mg92
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-55675

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-2025-55675, 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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

Apache Superset contains an improper access control vulnerability in its /explore endpoint. A missing authorization check allows an authenticated user to discover metadata about datasources they do not have permission to access. By iterating through the datasource_id in the URL, an attacker can enumerate and confirm the existence and names of protected datasources, leading to sensitive information disclosure. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 5.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-55675 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-2025-55675 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55675
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/op681b4kbd7g... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/op681b4kbd7g84tfjf9omz0sxggbcv33
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/14/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55675?
CVE-2025-55675 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset allows authenticated users to discover metadata about datasources they don't have permission to access under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2025-55675?
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-2025-55675?
CVE-2025-55675 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2025-55675?
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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