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CVE-2023-37941PYSEC-2026-1175BIT-SUPERSET-2023-37941GHSA-FJ4X-M62J-WVWG

Apache Superset: Metadata db write access can lead to remote code execution

Published
Last modified
published
Not listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in 2.1.1
1 Metasploit module, 1 proof of concept on GitHub
  • Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical impact: total

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. CISA SSVC assessment

    Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total

  3. Record last updated
  4. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset

    From 1.5.0 · through 2.1.0

  • apache-supersetPyPI

    From 1.5.0 · fixed in 2.1.1

References 4

lists.apache.org

packetstormsecurity.com

GitHub · rapid7/metasploit-framework

GitHub · Barroqueiro/CVE-2023-37941