CVE-2021-28125
MediumOpen Redirect in Apache Superset
Published Oct 6, 2021 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-superset-2021-28125, GHSA-pfwg-rxf4-97c3, PYSEC-2021-128, PYSEC-2026-3078
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-28125 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Superset (Apache), Apache Superset (pypi).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Apache Superset <=1.0.1, Apache Superset 1.1.0, Superset 1.0.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious. By not checking user input for open redirects the URL shortener functionality would allow for a malicious user to create a short URL for a dashboard that could convince the user to click the link.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SupersetApache | See advisory | 1.0.1 |
| Apache Supersetpypi | >= Apache Superset | 1.1.0 |
Patched Releases
Apache Superset
<=1.0.1, 1.1.0
Superset
1.0.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 6, 2021
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28125
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021042813
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021042813Information
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021042815Information
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Superset up to and including 1.0.1 allowed for the creation of an external URL that could be malicious.
Affected: Superset (Apache); Apache Superset (pypi) versions >= Apache Superset. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Apache Superset <=1.0.1, Apache Superset 1.1.0, Superset 1.0.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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