CVE-2023-36387: Apache superset Apache Superset Has Improper Default Vulnerability

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9832-mgg4-3gr6

CVSS 5.4

Published 2023-09-06

Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-36387 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) apache superset has improper default vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset has improper default rest api permission for gamma users. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-36387 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-36387

GHSA Identifier GHSA-9832-mgg4-3gr6

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4

CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Product Apache superset

Package Ecosystem PyPI

Published Date 2023-09-06

Last Updated 2023-09-07

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:L).

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 Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-36387

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-2023-36387, 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. 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 improper default REST API permission for Gamma users in Apache Superset up to and including 2.1.0 allows for an authenticated Gamma user to test database connections.

CVE-2023-36387 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-2023-36387 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36387

Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/superset/pull/24185

Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/superset

lists.apache.org/thread/tt6s6hm8nv6s... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread/tt6s6hm8nv6s11z8bfsk3r3d9ov0ogw3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36387?

CVE-2023-36387 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset has improper default REST API permission for Gamma users under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

Which Apache superset versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: apache-superset.

What version fixes CVE-2023-36387?

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-2023-36387?

CVE-2023-36387 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-36387?

CVE-2023-36387 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).

How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-36387?

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.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

5.4 MODERATE