CVE-2025-27696: Apache Superset: Incorrect authorization leading to resource ownership takeover

Published May 12, 2025
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Updated

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions.

This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue.

Other sources

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset allows ownership takeover of dashboards, charts or datasets by authenticated users with read permissions.

This issue affects Apache Superset: through 4.1.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.2 or above, which fixes the issue.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Superset<=4.1.1
pip/apache-superset<4.1.2
4.1.2
Apache Superset<4.1.2

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27696?

CVE-2025-27696 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for authorized users to gain ownership of sensitive dashboards and datasets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27696?

To fix CVE-2025-27696, upgrade Apache Superset to version 4.1.2 or above.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27696?

CVE-2025-27696 affects all authenticated users with read permissions in Apache Superset versions up to 4.1.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27696?

CVE-2025-27696 is categorized as an Improper Authorization vulnerability.

5

What can be compromised due to CVE-2025-27696?

CVE-2025-27696 can lead to unauthorized takeover of dashboards, charts, and datasets.

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