CVE-2023-27524
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published 24 Apr 2023 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Jan 2024, with a remediation deadline of 29 Jan 2024 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
Session Validation attacks in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1. Installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions allow for an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources. This does not affect Superset administrators who have changed the default value for SECRET_KEY config. All superset installations should always set a unique secure random SECRET_KEY. Your SECRET_KEY is used to securely sign all session cookies and encrypting sensitive information on the database. Add a strong SECRET_KEY to your `superset_config.py` file like: SECRET_KEY = <YOUR_OWN_RANDOM_GENERATED_SECRET_KEY> Alternatively you can set it with `SUPERSET_SECRET_KEY` environment variable.
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk · Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2 · Mailing List
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27524 · Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource