Stored XSS in Apache Superset

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU85735

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49657

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user with create/update permissions on charts or dashboards can permanently inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 3.0.0 - 3.0.3

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/wjyvz8om9nwd396lh0bt156mtwjxpsvx

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.