CVE-2021-37839

Improper access to dataset metadata information

Description

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.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Upgrade to 1.5.1 or higher

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pwqyxxmn5gh7cnw3qsp66v0lt4xojt82 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37839?
CVE-2021-37839 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-37839?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-37839: Upgrade to 1.5.1 or higher
Is CVE-2021-37839 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-37839 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-37839?
CVE-2021-37839 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset.
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