Insecure default initialization of resource in Apache Superset - CVE-2023-27524

 

Insecure default initialization of resource in Apache Superset - CVE-2023-27524

Published: January 9, 2024 / Updated: December 19, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85166
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27524
CWE-ID: CWE-1188
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Affected software:
Apache Superset

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not alter the default configured SECRET_KEY by itself. A remote attacker can authenticate and access unauthorized resources if the software installation was not performed according to vendor's instructions.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-27524

Install updates from vendor's website.

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