CVE-2023-42505: Apache superset Apache Superset Exposure Of Sensitive Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fgpw-4w69-j256
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-42505 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache superset exposure of sensitive vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache superset libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves apache superset exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.0.

CVE-2023-42505 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-42505
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fgpw-4w69-j256
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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-2023-42505

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: 3.0.0 
pip install apache-superset>=3.0.0
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-2023-42505, 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 3.0.0), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

An authenticated user with read permissions on database connections metadata could potentially access sensitive information such as the connection's username. This issue affects Apache Superset before 3.0.0.

CVE-2023-42505 Affected Apache superset Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-superset
pypi/apache-superset
PyPI
< 3.0.0
3.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-42505 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42505
Apache superset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/superset
lists.apache.org/thread/bd0fhtfzrtgo... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bd0fhtfzrtgo1q8x35tpm8ms144d1t2y
Apache superset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/28/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42505?
CVE-2023-42505 is a security vulnerability in Apache superset involving Apache Superset Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Apache superset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.0 across affected packages: apache-superset.
What version fixes CVE-2023-42505?
Upgrading to 3.0.0 (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 3.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42505?
CVE-2023-42505 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-2023-42505?
CVE-2023-42505 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-42505?
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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