Apache Superset: Improper Authorization in Postgres Analytic Database Connections
CVE-2024-55633 Published on December 12, 2024

Apache Superset: SQLLab Improper readonly query validation allows unauthorized write access
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable.  This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Weakness Type

What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?

The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

CVE-2024-55633 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
1.04%
Percentile
77.19%

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