CVE-2023-37941: Apache superset Apache Superset Deserialization Of Untrusted Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fj4x-m62j-wvwg
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-502
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37941 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) apache superset deserialization of untrusted vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.1.

CVE-2023-37941 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37941
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fj4x-m62j-wvwg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-37941

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: 2.1.1 
pip install apache-superset>=2.1.1
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-2023-37941, 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 2.1.1), 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. 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

If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend. The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges. This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.

CVE-2023-37941 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
≥ 1.5.0
< 2.1.1
2.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-37941 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37941
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/6qk1zscc06yo... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/6qk1zscc06yogxxfgz2bh2bvz6vh9g7h
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37941?
CVE-2023-37941 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.1 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37941?
Upgrading to 2.1.1 (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 2.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37941?
CVE-2023-37941 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-37941?
CVE-2023-37941 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-37941?
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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