CVE-2023-27524
Confirmed PUBLISHEDApache Superset: Session validation vulnerability when using provided default SECRET_KEY
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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 = Alternatively you can set it with `SUPERSET_SECRET_KEY` environment variable.
- CVE Published
- Apr 24, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Jan 08, 2024
- CVSS
- 8.9 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache Superset
|
0 to <= 2.0.1 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
- OSS-Security Mailing List openwall.com · CVE Record https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentic... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Au...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Co... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Re...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-01-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-27524.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-01-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-04-25 04:59:05 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-27524.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-05-11 12:29:08 UTC · 2 stars
Apache Superset - Authentication Bypass
github · Created 2024-05-11 12:19:55 UTC · 1 stars
Tool for finding CVE-2023-27524 (Apache Superset - Authentication Bypass)
github · Created 2023-09-08 06:15:00 UTC · 24 stars
github · Created 2023-05-08 16:50:08 UTC · 11 stars
Apache Superset Auth Bypass (CVE-2023-27524)
github · Created 2023-05-04 21:43:48 UTC · 3 stars
Perform With Apache-SuperSet Leaked Token [CSRF]
github · Created 2023-04-27 07:31:40 UTC · 3 stars
Apache Superset Auth Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2023-27524.
github · Created 2023-04-25 04:59:05 UTC · 103 stars
Basic PoC for CVE-2023-27524: Insecure Default Configuration in Apache Superset
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 2 years ago00:00 UTC · over 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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04:59 UTC about 3 years ago04:59 UTC · about 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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15:28 UTC about 3 years ago15:28 UTC · about 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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13:28 UTC over 3 years ago13:28 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
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"title": "Apache Superset: Session validation vulnerability when using provided default...",
"affected_vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.9,
"epss_score": null,
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"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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}