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CVE-2026-23980 (GCVE-0-2026-23980)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-24 12:54 – Updated: 2026-02-24 18:19
VLAI
Title
Apache Superset: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a SQL Command
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset allows an authenticated user with read access to conduct error-based SQL injection via the sqlExpression or where parameters. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-24 15:05 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset Affected: 0.0.0 , < 6.0.0 (semver)
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Credits
Pritam Chakkerwar Dhanush Nayak Pedro Sousa
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