CVE-2023-40610

Name: CVE-2023-40610
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-27T11:15:07.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40610 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2. Using the default examples database connection that allows access to both the examples schema and Apache Superset's metadata database, an attacker using a specially crafted CTE SQL statement could change data on the metadata database. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2. Using the default examples database connection that allows access to both the examples schema and Apache Superset's metadata database, an attacker using a specially crafted CTE SQL statement could change data on the metadata database. This weakness could result on tampering with the authentication/authorization data.

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

1.33%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Superset	< 2.1.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rotMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rotMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40610?

How severe is CVE-2023-40610?

CVE-2023-40610 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40610?

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