Vulnerability identifier: #VU52707

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28125

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Superset
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in the dashboard. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 1.0.0 - 1.0.1

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434%40%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3E
http://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r89b5d0dd35c1adc9624b48d6247729c73b2641b32754226661368434@%3Cdev.superset.apache.org%3E
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/04/27/2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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