CVE-2021-44451: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Apache Superset
Summary
CVE-2021-44451: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Apache Superset. Affects apache-superset versions < 1.4.0. Fixed in 1.4.0. How to fix ↓
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- superset · Bitnami
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Background
Apache Superset is an open-source data exploration and visualization platform that allows users to create interactive dashboards and reports. It supports various databases and provides a user-friendly interface for data analysis. However, an issue has been identified in Apache Superset versions up to and including 1.3.2, where registered database connections' passwords could be leaked for authenticated users. This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Superset arises from insufficient protection of credentials for registered database connections. Authenticated users could access the passwords of these connections through a non-trivial method. This could lead to unauthorized access to the database and potential exposure of sensitive data. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 6.1.0 as of 23 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "apache-superset==6.1.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.4.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-superset==1.4.0"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
Apache Superset users should upgrade to version 1.4.0 or higher to address the vulnerability that allows for the leak of registered database connections' passwords. Upgrading to the latest version ensures the necessary security patches are applied and mitigates the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Superset is an open-source data exploration and visualization platform that allows users to create interactive dashboards and reports.
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to access the passwords of registered database connections, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the database and exposure of sensitive data.
Apache Superset versions up to and including 1.3.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to Apache Superset 1.4.0 or higher.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 6.5.
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