CVE-2026-23980

MEDIUM

Apache Superset <6.0.0 - SQL Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2026-23980. PoCs published by SecureWithUmer, oscar-mine, oscarmine.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-23980, an authenticated error-based SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Superset < 6.0.0. The exploit targets the 'sqlExpression' and 'where' parameters in the /api/v1/chart/data endpoint, bypassing the validate_adhoc_subquery() filter using PostgreSQL's query_to_xml() function to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset allows an authenticated user with read access to conduct error-based SQL injection via the sqlExpression or where parameters. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 6.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0, which fixes the issue.

Exploits (3)

github WORKING POC
by SecureWithUmer · c++poc
https://github.com/SecureWithUmer/CVE-2026-PoCs/tree/main/2026/CVE-2026-23980

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-23980, an authenticated error-based SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Superset < 6.0.0. The exploit targets the 'sqlExpression' and 'where' parameters in the /api/v1/chart/data endpoint, bypassing the validate_adhoc_subquery() filter using PostgreSQL's query_to_xml() function to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

Classification
Working Poc 98%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Superset < 6.0.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access with read permissions to Apache Superset · PostgreSQL backend (for error-based extraction) · Knowledge of target datasource IDs
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Jul 08, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by oscar-mine · poc
https://github.com/oscar-mine/CVE-2026-23980-Exploit

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-23980, an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Superset < 6.0.0. The exploit leverages PostgreSQL XML functions to bypass validation and perform error-based SQL injection via the `sqlExpression` or `where` parameters in the `/api/v1/chart/data` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Superset < 6.0.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access with read permissions · PostgreSQL backend
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Apr 13, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by oscarmine · poc
https://github.com/oscarmine/CVE-2026-23980-Exploit

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-23980, an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Superset < 6.0.0. The exploit leverages PostgreSQL XML functions to bypass validation and perform error-based SQL injection via the `sqlExpression` or `where` parameters in the `/api/v1/chart/data` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Superset < 6.0.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access with read permissions · PostgreSQL backend
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Apr 09, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0050
EPSS Percentile 40.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (2)
apache/superset < 6.0.0
pypi/apache-superset 0 - 6.0.0PyPI
Published Feb 24, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 24, 2026