CVE-2021-28125

Name: CVE-2021-28125
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-27T10:15:09.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 63.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28125 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious. By not checking user input for open redirects the URL shortener functionality would allow for a malicious user to create a short URL for a dashboard that could convince the user to click the link.. EPSS estimates a 63.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious. By not checking user input for open redirects the URL shortener functionality would allow for a malicious user to create a short URL for a dashboard that could convince the user to click the link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

63.77%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Superset	<= 1.0.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/04/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/04/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28125?

How severe is CVE-2021-28125?

CVE-2021-28125 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 63.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28125?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST