CVE-2024-39887: PYSEC-2026-1155 - Apache Superset vulnerable to improper SQL authorization

CVE-2024-39887 · Severity: low · CVSS 3.1 · Published 2026-07-07

Apache Superset is a data visualization and business intelligence platform that allows users to query databases through a web interface. An authorization bypass flaw permits authenticated users to execute unauthorized SQL commands using certain database-specific functions (such as PostgreSQL's version(), query_to_xml(), inet_server_addr(), and inet_client_addr()) that were not properly restricted. An attacker with legitimate database access could exploit this to extract sensitive information or manipulate data beyond their intended permissions.

Technologies: Apache Superset, apache-superset (PyPI). Vendors: Apache, PyPI.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2024-39887 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2024-39887 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2024-39887?
Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.1, published 7 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache Superset before 4.0.2; apache-superset (PyPI) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=4.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2024-39887?
Yes. apache-superset (PyPI): upgrade to 4.0.2 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2024-39887 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2024-39887?
Check whether you run Apache Superset or apache-superset (PyPI) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • apache-superset (PyPI): upgrade to 4.0.2 or later
    pip install "apache-superset>=4.0.2"

Technical details

This vulnerability is an SQL injection/authorization bypass (CWE-89) caused by improper neutralization of special SQL elements. The root cause is insufficient validation of certain database engine-specific functions in SQL queries. An authenticated attacker with SQL execution privileges can bypass Superset's SQL authorization controls by using functions like PostgreSQL's version(), query_to_xml(), inet_server_addr(), and inet_client_addr() to extract unauthorized information. The vulnerability requires prior authentication and network access to the Superset instance. A mitigation was implemented via a new DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS configuration key that allows administrators to blacklist dangerous functions per database engine. The fix is available in Superset 4.0.2 and later.

Affected products

  • Apache Superset before 4.0.2

Identifiers

  • CVE-2024-39887
  • GHSA-2q6j-vpvr-6pvj
  • PYSEC-2026-1155

Timeline

  • 2024-07-16: disclosed
  • 2024-07-16: patched: fix available in version 4.0.2

References

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