CVE-2024-34693: Apache superset Apache Superset Server Arbitrary File Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hcr7-cqwc-q5gq
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CVSS 6.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-34693 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) apache superset server arbitrary file vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset server arbitrary file read. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.3, 4.0.1.

CVE-2024-34693 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-34693
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hcr7-cqwc-q5gq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-34693

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: 3.1.3 
pip install apache-superset>=3.1.3
apache-superset fixed: 4.0.1 
pip install apache-superset>=4.0.1
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-2024-34693, 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 3.1.3), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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 Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Superset, allows for an authenticated attacker to create a MariaDB connection with local_infile enabled. If both the MariaDB server (off by default) and the local mysql client on the web server are set to allow for local infile, it's possible for the attacker to execute a specific MySQL/MariaDB SQL command that is able to read files from the server and insert their content on a MariaDB database table. This issue affects Apache Superset before version 3.1.3 and in version 4.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1 or 3.1.3, both of which fix the issue.

CVE-2024-34693 Affected Apache superset Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.34.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 3.1.3
3.1.3
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.1
4.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-34693 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34693
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34693?
CVE-2024-34693 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset server arbitrary file read under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.3, 4.0.1 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2024-34693?
Upgrading to 3.1.3, 4.0.1 (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 3.1.3, 4.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.3, 4.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-34693?
CVE-2024-34693 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-34693?
CVE-2024-34693 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-34693?
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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