CVE-2023-27524: Apache superset Apache Superset Missing Check For Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5cx2-vq3h-x52c
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CVSS 8.9
CWE-1188
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-27524 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.9) apache superset missing check for vulnerability (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset missing check for default secret_key. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.0.

CVE-2023-27524 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27524
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5cx2-vq3h-x52c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.9
CWE Classification CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Affected Product Apache superset
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-27524

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: 2.1.0 
pip install apache-superset>=2.1.0
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-2023-27524, 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 2.1.0), 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-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default, where the product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure. 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

Session Validation attacks in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1. Installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions allow for an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources. This does not affect Superset administrators who have changed the default value for SECRET_KEY config.

CVE-2023-27524 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 2.1.0
2.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-27524 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27524
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/superset/commit/b180319bbf08e876ea84963220ebebbfd0699e03
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf5... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27524
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27524?
CVE-2023-27524 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache superset missing check for default SECRET_KEY under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27524?
Upgrading to 2.1.0 (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 2.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27524?
CVE-2023-27524 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27524?
CVE-2023-27524 is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default (The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-27524?
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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