QID 150679

Date Published: 2023-05-10

QID 150679: Apache Superset Insecure Default Configuration Vulnerability (CVE-2023-27524)

Apache Superset is an open-source software application for data exploration and data visualization able to handle data at petabyte scale.

Apache Superset is vulnerable to Session Validation attacks. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to authenticate and gain access to unauthorized resources if the default configured SECRET_KEY has not been changed according to installation instructions. It is important to note that Superset administrators who have already changed the default value for the SECRET_KEY config are not affected by this vulnerability.

Affected Versions:
Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID sends a HTTP GET request and checks the response body to confirm if the host is running vulnerable version of Apache Superset.

Attackers could potentially authenticate and gain access to unauthorized resources.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to upgrade to Apache Superset to latest version to remediate this vulnerability. For more information regarding this vulnerability please refer Apache Superset Security Advisory.

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Apache Superset URL Logo lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk

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