CVE-2019-12413: Users able to query database metadata in Apache Superset
Summary
CVE-2019-12413: Users able to query database metadata in Apache Superset. Affects apache-superset versions < 0.31.0. Fixed in 0.31.0. How to fix ↓
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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 is written in Python and leverages various libraries and frameworks such as Flask, SQLAlchemy, and React. Superset provides a user-friendly interface for querying and analyzing data from different databases. However, a vulnerability in versions prior to 0.31 allows users to query database metadata information from a database they have no access to, by using a specially crafted complex query.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Superset allows unauthorized users to retrieve sensitive database metadata information. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain insights into the structure and schema of a database they are not authorized to access. This can potentially lead to further attacks, such as SQL injection or unauthorized data manipulation. The vulnerability is rated as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 5.3.
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
0.31.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-superset==0.31.0"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of Apache Superset.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in Apache Superset allows unauthorized users to query database metadata from databases they have no access to. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of Apache Superset to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Superset is an open-source data exploration and visualization platform.
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to query database metadata from a database they have no access to.
By using a specially crafted complex query, unauthorized users can retrieve sensitive database metadata information.
The vulnerability is rated as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 5.3.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to Apache Superset version 0.31.0 or later.
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