Apache Superset up to 4.x /explore datasource_id improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Superset up to 4.x. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /explore. Such manipulation of the argument datasource_id leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-55675. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Superset up to 4.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /explore. The manipulation of the argument datasource_id with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Apache Superset contains an improper access control vulnerability in its /explore endpoint. A missing authorization check allows an authenticated user to discover metadata about datasources they do not have permission to access. By iterating through the datasource_id in the URL, an attacker can enumerate and confirm the existence and names of protected datasources, leading to sensitive information disclosure. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 5.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-55675 since 08/13/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/19/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 5.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1851). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Apache Superset

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Superset 5.0.0

Timelineinfo

08/13/2025 CVE reserved
08/14/2025 +1 days Advisory disclosed
08/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/19/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55675 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55675
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320138
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1851 - Apache Superset: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2025 16:31
Updated: 08/19/2025 01:09
Changes: 08/14/2025 16:31 (68), 08/15/2025 17:52 (7), 08/19/2025 01:09 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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