CVE-2023-37941

MEDIUM EXPLOITED

Apache Superset 1.5.0-2.1.0 - Remote Code Execution via Metadata Database Deserialization

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2023-37941 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Barroqueiro.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits CVE-2023-37941, a deserialization vulnerability in Apache Superset's built-in cache mechanism. It uses a malicious pickle payload to achieve remote code execution by updating cached values in the metadata database.

Description

If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend. The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges. This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Barroqueiro · remote-auth
https://github.com/Barroqueiro/CVE-2023-37941

This PoC exploits CVE-2023-37941, a deserialization vulnerability in Apache Superset's built-in cache mechanism. It uses a malicious pickle payload to achieve remote code execution by updating cached values in the metadata database.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Superset (versions with built-in cache using Pickle serialization)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the metadata database used by Superset · Valid database credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 6.6
EPSS 0.2923
EPSS Percentile 97.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2025-08-12
CWE
CWE-502
Status published
Products (2)
apache/superset 1.5.0 - 2.1.0
pypi/apache-superset 1.5.0 - 2.1.1PyPI
Published Sep 06, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026