SB2024013161 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Superset



SB2024013161 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Superset

Published: January 31, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024013161
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43701)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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 in REST API endpoint output. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42501)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unnecessary read permissions within the Gamma role. A remote user can read configured CSS templates and annotations.


3) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40610)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization when handling CTE SQL statements. A remote user can tamper with authentication/authorization data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.