# CVE-2023-39265: Apache Superset: Possible Unauthorized Registration of SQLite Database Connections

- Also known as: PYSEC-2026-1177, BIT-SUPERSET-2023-39265, GHSA-FM4Q-J8G4-C9J4
- Severity: CVSS 3.8 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module
- Fixed in: 2.1.1
- Published: 2023-09-06 · Updated: 2025-02-13

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset: through 2.1.0
- apache-superset (PyPI): fixed in 2.1.1
- apache-superset (PyPI): through 2.1.0

## Description

Apache Superset would allow for SQLite database connections to be incorrectly registered when an attacker uses alternative driver names like sqlite+pysqlite or by using database imports. This could allow for unexpected file creation on Superset webservers. Additionally, if Apache Superset is using a SQLite database for its metadata (not advised for production use) it could result in more severe vulnerabilities related to confidentiality and integrity. This vulnerability exists in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.1.0.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset, apache-superset, upgrade to a fixed version (2.1.1) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread/pwdzsdmv4g5g1n2h9m7ortfnxmhr7nfy
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce.rb

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