CVE-2023-46104: Apache superset Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-95mg-jgfx-54v9
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-46104 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset uncontrolled resource consumption. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2, 3.1.0rc1.

CVE-2023-46104 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-46104
GHSA Identifier GHSA-95mg-jgfx-54v9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
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:N/A:H).

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 None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-46104

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: 2.1.2 
pip install apache-superset>=2.1.2
apache-superset fixed: 3.1.0rc1 
pip install apache-superset>=3.1.0rc1
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-2023-46104, 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 2.1.2), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

Uncontrolled resource consumption can be triggered by authenticated attacker that uploads a malicious ZIP to import database, dashboards or datasets.   This vulnerability exists in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.1.2 and versions 3.0.0, 3.0.1.

CVE-2023-46104 Affected Apache superset Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.23.1.0rc1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 2.1.2
2.1.2
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.1.0rc1
3.1.0rc1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-46104 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46104
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/superset/commit/7c23cb0b3fd224c320b35f05e74b572033569154
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/superset/commit/f473d13d0d89de5990209ff81b17dfe2cee884d3
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/yxbxg4wryb7c... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/yxbxg4wryb7cb7wyybk11l5nqy0rsrvl
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/19/1
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/14/2
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/14/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46104?
CVE-2023-46104 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset uncontrolled resource consumption under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2, 3.1.0rc1 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-46104?
Upgrading to 2.1.2, 3.1.0rc1 (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 2.1.2, 3.1.0rc1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2, 3.1.0rc1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46104?
CVE-2023-46104 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-46104?
CVE-2023-46104 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-46104?
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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