Dangerous file upload in Apache Superset - CVE-2021-27907

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Dangerous file upload in Apache Superset - CVE-2021-27907

Published: March 6, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51247
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27907
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Affected software:
Apache Superset

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious .svg file and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browser in security context of the website.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-27907

Install update from vendor's website.

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