CVE-2023-36388: Apache superset Apache Superset Server Side Request Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4fg9-5w46-xmrj
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-36388 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache superset server side request vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset server side request forgery vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-36388 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-36388
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4fg9-5w46-xmrj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
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-2023-36388

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: Latest secure release 
pip install apache-superset>=Latest secure release
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-2023-36388, 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 the patched release), 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. 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 REST API permission in Apache Superset up to and including 2.1.0 allows for an authenticated Gamma users to test network connections, possible SSRF.

CVE-2023-36388 Affected Apache superset Versions

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

References

NVD — CVE-2023-36388 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36388
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/ccmjjz4jp17y... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ccmjjz4jp17yc2kcd18qshmdtf7qorfs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36388?
CVE-2023-36388 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-36388?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36388?
CVE-2023-36388 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-2023-36388?
CVE-2023-36388 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-36388?
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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