CVE-2023-43701: Apache superset Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wq8q-99p5-xfrw
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-43701 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2.

CVE-2023-43701 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-43701
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wq8q-99p5-xfrw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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-2023-43701

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-2023-43701, 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 payload validation and an improper REST API response type, made it possible for an authenticated malicious actor to store malicious code into Chart's metadata, this code could get executed if a user specifically accesses a specific deprecated API endpoint. This issue affects Apache Superset versions prior to 2.1.2.  Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.

CVE-2023-43701 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-2023-43701 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43701
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/4dnr1knk50fw... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/4dnr1knk50fw60jxkjgqj228f0xcc892
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/4
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43701?
CVE-2023-43701 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-43701?
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-2023-43701?
CVE-2023-43701 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-2023-43701?
CVE-2023-43701 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-43701?
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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