VDB-246156 · CVE-2023-42501 · EUVD-2023-3047

Apache Superset up to 2.1.1 Gamma Role default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache Superset up to 2.1.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Gamma Role Handler. The manipulation results in default permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-42501. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Superset up to 2.1.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Gamma Role Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Unnecessary read permissions within the Gamma role would allow authenticated users to read configured CSS templates and annotations. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 2.1.2. Users should upgrade to version or above 2.1.2 and run `superset init` to reconstruct the Gamma role or remove `can_read` permission from the mentioned resources.

The weakness was released 11/27/2023 by Miguel Segovia Gil. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-42501 since 09/11/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 2.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-3047). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Superset

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 4.3
CNA Vector (Apache Software Foundation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Superset 2.1.2

Timelineinfo

09/11/2023 🔍
11/27/2023 +77 days 🔍
11/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2025 +556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Miguel Segovia Gil
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246156
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2023 11:38
Updated: 06/05/2025 18:12
Changes: 11/27/2023 11:38 (50), 12/16/2023 21:08 (1), 06/05/2025 18:12 (16)
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