CVE-2021-37839: Apache superset Apache Superset Allows Authenticated Users Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-748r-5r8q-273m
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-273
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-37839 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache superset allows authenticated users vulnerability (CWE-273: Improper Check for Dropped Privileges) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset allows authenticated users to access metadata they have no permission to. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.1.

CVE-2021-37839 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-37839
GHSA Identifier GHSA-748r-5r8q-273m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-273: Improper Check for Dropped Privileges
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-2021-37839

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: 1.5.1 
pip install apache-superset>=1.5.1
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-2021-37839, 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 1.5.1), 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-273: Improper Check for Dropped Privileges, where the product attempts to drop privileges but does not check or incorrectly checks to see if the drop succeeded. 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

Apache Superset up to 1.5.1 allowed for authenticated users to access metadata information related to datasets they have no permission on. This metadata included the dataset name, columns and metrics.

CVE-2021-37839 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 1.5.1
1.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2021-37839 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37839
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/superset/commit/2bd89d1705347da5446902a3f65eb8d0a6353503
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/pwqyxxmn5gh7... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pwqyxxmn5gh7cnw3qsp66v0lt4xojt82

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37839?
CVE-2021-37839 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset allows authenticated users to access metadata they have no permission to under CWE-273: Improper Check for Dropped Privileges.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.1 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2021-37839?
Upgrading to 1.5.1 (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 1.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-37839?
CVE-2021-37839 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-2021-37839?
CVE-2021-37839 is classified under CWE-273: Improper Check for Dropped Privileges (The product attempts to drop privileges but does not check or incorrectly checks to see if the drop succeeded.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2021-37839?
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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