CVE-2023-42504

Apache Superset: Lack of rate limiting allows for possible denial of service

Description

An authenticated malicious user could initiate multiple concurrent requests, each requesting multiple dashboard exports, leading to a possible denial of service. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.0.0

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/yzq5gk1y9lyw6nxwd3xdkxg1djqw1h6l mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/28/6 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42504?
CVE-2023-42504 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42504?
To fix CVE-2023-42504, 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-2023-42504 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42504 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-2023-42504?
CVE-2023-42504 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset.
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