CVE-2024-53949: Apache Superset Lower Privilege Users Are Able Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-35fc-9hrj-3585
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-285 CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-53949 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.5) lower privilege users are able vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Apache Superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves lower privilege users are able to create role when fab_add_security_api is enabled. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.0.

CVE-2024-53949 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-53949
GHSA Identifier GHSA-35fc-9hrj-3585
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Apache Superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-53949

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Superset dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apache-superset fixed: 4.1.0 
pip install apache-superset>=4.1.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show apache-superset

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-53949, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show apache-superset

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Superset in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show apache-superset command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Apache Superset, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default). Allows for lower privilege users to use this API.  issue affects Apache Superset: from 2.0.0 before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-53949 Affected Apache Superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
≥ 2.0.0
< 4.1.0
4.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-53949 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53949
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/superset/commit/7650c47e72f28559e91524f5d68d50c2060df4c7
Apache Superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/d3scbwmfpzbp... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/d3scbwmfpzbpm6npnzdw5y4owtqqyq8d
Apache Superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53949?
CVE-2024-53949 is a security vulnerability in Apache Superset involving Lower privilege users are able to create Role when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Apache Superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2024-53949?
Upgrading to 4.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-superset affected?
Yes, apache-superset is affected in releases prior to 4.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-53949?
CVE-2024-53949 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-53949?
CVE-2024-53949 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-53949?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show apache-superset'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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