Apache Superset: Lower privilege users are able to create Role when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (CVE-2024-53949)
Apache Superset contains an improper authorization vulnerability when the FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API feature is enabled, which is disabled by default. This flaw allows lower privilege users to create roles via the security API. The issue affects versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 4.1.1. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 or later resolves the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-53949 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset that occurs when the FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API feature is enabled. This feature, disabled by default, inadvertently permits users with lower privileges to create new roles through the API, potentially escalating their permissions. The vulnerability affects Apache Superset versions starting from 2.0.0 up to before 4.1.1. The issue is fixed in version 4.1.0.
Potential Impact
Lower privilege users can exploit this vulnerability to create roles, which may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation within Apache Superset environments where FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled. This could undermine access controls and security policies.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Superset to version 4.1.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vulnerability only manifests when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default), disabling this feature can also mitigate risk if upgrading is not immediately possible.
Apache Superset: Lower privilege users are able to create Role when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (CVE-2024-53949)
Description
Apache Superset contains an improper authorization vulnerability when the FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API feature is enabled, which is disabled by default. This flaw allows lower privilege users to create roles via the security API. The issue affects versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 4.1.1. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 or later resolves the vulnerability.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-53949 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset that occurs when the FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API feature is enabled. This feature, disabled by default, inadvertently permits users with lower privileges to create new roles through the API, potentially escalating their permissions. The vulnerability affects Apache Superset versions starting from 2.0.0 up to before 4.1.1. The issue is fixed in version 4.1.0.
Potential Impact
Lower privilege users can exploit this vulnerability to create roles, which may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation within Apache Superset environments where FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled. This could undermine access controls and security policies.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Superset to version 4.1.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vulnerability only manifests when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default), disabling this feature can also mitigate risk if upgrading is not immediately possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-superset-2024-53949
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.6.2
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-53949"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- High
Threat ID: 6aa005bfacd9273b49ab5b87
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 12:55:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 13:15:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 4
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