Apache Superset <5.0.0 Bypass DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS
CVE-2025-55674 Published on August 14, 2025
Apache Superset: Improper SQL authorisation, parse not checking for specific engine functions
A bypass of the DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS security feature in Apache Superset allows for the execution of blocked SQL functions. An attacker can use a special inline block to circumvent the denylist. This allows a user with SQL Lab access to execute functions that were intended to be disabled, leading to the disclosure of sensitive database information like the software version.
This issue affects Apache Superset: before 5.0.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.0, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-55674 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a SQL Injection Vulnerability?
The software 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.
CVE-2025-55674 has been classified to as a SQL Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-55674
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset:- Before 5.0.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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