CVE-2023-32672: Apache superset Apache Superset Has Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-95ch-p3gw-23qg
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32672 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache superset has incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset has incorrect authorization check. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-32672 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32672
GHSA Identifier GHSA-95ch-p3gw-23qg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:L/I:N/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-32672

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: Latest secure release 
pip install apache-superset>=Latest secure release
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-2023-32672, 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 the patched release), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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

An Incorrect authorisation check in SQLLab in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.1.0. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to query tables that they do not have proper access to within Superset. The vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging a SQL parsing vulnerability.

CVE-2023-32672 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
≤ 2.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32672 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32672
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/ococ6nlj80f0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ococ6nlj80f0okkwfwpjczy3q84j3wkp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32672?
CVE-2023-32672 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset has incorrect authorization check under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32672?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32672?
CVE-2023-32672 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32672?
CVE-2023-32672 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-32672?
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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