CVE-2021-41971

Name: CVE-2021-41971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-18T15:15:07.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41971 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Superset up to and including 1.3.0 when configured with ENABLE_TEMPLATE_PROCESSING on (disabled by default) allowed SQL injection when a malicious authenticated user sends an http request with a custom URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Superset up to and including 1.3.0 when configured with ENABLE_TEMPLATE_PROCESSING on (disabled by default) allowed SQL injection when a malicious authenticated user sends an http request with a custom URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Superset	<= 1.3.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf7292731268c6c6e2196ae1583e32ac7189385364268f8d9215e8e6d%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf7292731268c6c6e2196ae1583e32ac7189385364268f8d9215e8e6d%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41971?

How severe is CVE-2021-41971?

CVE-2021-41971 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41971?

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