AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2023-27524
HIGH · CVSS 8.9 · Analyzed
Published: 2023-04-24 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
Session Validation attacks in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1. Installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions allow for an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources. This does not affect Superset administrators who have changed the default value for SECRET_KEY config. All superset installations should always set a unique secure random SECRET_KEY. Your SECRET_KEY is used to securely sign all session cookies and encrypting sensitive information on the database. Add a strong SECRET_KEY to your `superset_config.py` file like: SECRET_KEY = <YOUR_OWN_RANDOM_GENERATED_SECRET_KEY> Alternatively you can set it with `SUPERSET_SECRET_KEY` environment variable.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.9 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
- Weaknesses
- CWE-1188
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apache · Superset
- Added to catalog
- 2024-01-08
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2024-01-29
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:apache:superset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Through (inclusive): 2.0.1
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
Mailing List
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
Mailing List
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27524
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource