Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Superset

Published: 2023-01-17

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-42250 CVE-2021-41972
CWE-ID	CWE-20 CWE-200
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Apache Superset Web applications / Other software
Vendor	Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU71203

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42250

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to tamper with log records

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user send a specially crafted HTTP request and inject arbitrary content into the log files.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 1.0.0 - 1.3.1

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/53lkszw6d3tybp5t99nvgcj538b9trw9
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/17/2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU71204

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41972

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure