CVE-2023-37941

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    CVE-2023-37941

    Published: 6 Sept 2023Last Modified: 12 Aug 2026

    Summary: Apache Superset: Metadata db write access can lead to remote code execution

    Details: If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend. The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges. This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.

    References: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html, https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/37xxx/CVE-2023-37941.json, https://lists.apache.org/thread/6qk1zscc06yogxxfgz2bh2bvz6vh9g7h, https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37941

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    Type: GIT

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    Introduced- 054e6b23348e4a26efbe50109def40e721e49a2c
    Fixed -None

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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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