CVE-2023-42501: Apache superset Apache Superset Has Incorrect Default Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vv65-fjfj-4736
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-276
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-42501 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache superset has incorrect default vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset has incorrect default permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2.

CVE-2023-42501 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-42501
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vv65-fjfj-4736
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
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-2023-42501

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
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-2023-42501, 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-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. 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

Unnecessary read permissions within the Gamma role would allow authenticated users to read configured CSS templates and annotations. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 2.1.2. Users should upgrade to version or above 2.1.2 and run `superset init` to reconstruct the Gamma role or remove `can_read` permission from the mentioned resources.

CVE-2023-42501 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 2.1.2
2.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-42501 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42501
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/vk1rmrh9kz0c... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vk1rmrh9kz0chjmc9tk7o3md6zpz4ygh
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42501?
CVE-2023-42501 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset has Incorrect Default Permissions under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-42501?
Upgrading to 2.1.2 (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. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42501?
CVE-2023-42501 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-2023-42501?
CVE-2023-42501 is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions (During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-42501?
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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