QID 982694

QID 982694: Python (pip) Security Update for apache-superset (GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8)

In the course of work on the open source project it was discovered that authenticated users running queries against Hive and Presto database engines could access information via a number of templated fields including the contents of query description metadata database, the hashed version of the authenticated users password, and access to connection information including the plaintext password for the current connection. It would also be possible to run arbitrary methods on the database connection object for the Presto or Hive connection, allowing the user to bypass security controls internal to Superset. This vulnerability is present in every Apache Superset version < 0.37.2.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8

CVEs related to QID 982694

CVE-2020-13952 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8	apache-superset		github.com/advisories/GHSA-77pw-c3j2-5fc8

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