#VU85166 Insecure default initialization of resource in Apache Superset - CVE-2023-27524
Published: January 9, 2024 / Updated: December 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85166
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Apache Superset
Apache Superset
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html