CVE-2024-53949

Name: CVE-2024-53949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-09T14:15:12.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-53949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default). Allows for lower privilege users to use this API. issue affects Apache Superset: from 2.0.0 before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default). Allows for lower privilege users to use this API. issue affects Apache Superset: from 2.0.0 before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Superset	>= 2.0.0, < 4.1.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/d3scbwmfpzbpm6npnzdw5y4owtqqyq8dMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/09/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53949?

How severe is CVE-2024-53949?

CVE-2024-53949 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53949?

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