Apache Superset: Metadata db write access can lead to remote code execution
CVE-2023-37941

6.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Superset
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend.

The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges.

This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Superset 1.5.0 <= 2.1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-37941
Created by Barroqueiro

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/6qk1zscc06yogxxfgz2bh2bvz...
vendor-advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Supers...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

Credit

Dinis Cruz, [email protected]
Naveen Sunkavally (Horizon3.ai)
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