Vulnerability identifier: #VU71199

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45438

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when enabled caching. A remote attacker can access dashboard configuration metadata using a REST API Get endpoint and obtain sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires that the feature flag DASHBOARD_CACHE is enabled (disabled by default).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 2.0.0, 1.5.0 - 1.5.2

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/28

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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.