CVE-2026-96639: Apache superset · Pillow is a Python imaging library
Affects apache-supersetSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 2021.36.5-r0 as a priority.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 02:01 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (GitHub_M) | CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 |
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- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2021.36.5-r0, 2021.38.2-r0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade apache-superset to 2021.36.5-r0; apache-superset to 2021.38.2-r0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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CleanStartapache-supersetpkg:apk/cleanstart/apache-supersetOther threats | Affected
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CleanStartapache-supersetpkg:apk/cleanstart/apache-supersetOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
Apply the official patches by upgrading apache-superset to version 2021.36.5-r0 or later, or 2021.38.2-r0 or later. Since patches are available, remediation should focus on timely updating to these fixed versions to eliminate the vulnerability.
Description
A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2026-96639) affects the apache-superset package due to an issue in the Pillow Python imaging library. The flaw impacts versions of apache-superset prior to 2021.36.5-r0 and 2021.38.2-r0. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Fixed versions are available, and patches should be applied to mitigate the risk.