Overview
Apache Superset contains an insecure default initialization of a resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources on installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions.
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27524
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-27524 |
| Vendor / Product | Apache — Superset |
| NVD Published | 2023-04-24 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-02-26 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.9 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-1188 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-01-08 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-01-29 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-01-29.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-08 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-01-29 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-27524 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |