#VU71203 Input validation error in Apache Superset - CVE-2021-42250

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71203

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42250

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Superset
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to tamper with log records

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user send a specially crafted HTTP request and inject arbitrary content into the log files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 1.0.0 - 1.3.1

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/53lkszw6d3tybp5t99nvgcj538b9trw9
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/17/2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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