CVE-2023-40610

Apache Superset: Privilege escalation with default examples database

Description

Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2. Using the default examples database connection that allows access to both the examples schema and Apache Superset's metadata database, an attacker using a specially crafted CTE SQL statement could change data on the metadata database. This weakness could result on tampering with the authentication/authorization data.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40610?
CVE-2023-40610 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40610?
To fix CVE-2023-40610, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40610 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40610 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-2023-40610?
CVE-2023-40610 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset.
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