CVE-2023-42505

Apache Superset: Sensitive information disclosure on db connection details

Description

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.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bd0fhtfzrtgo1q8x35tpm8ms144d1t2y vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/28/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42505?
CVE-2023-42505 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42505?
To fix CVE-2023-42505, 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-2023-42505 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42505 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-2023-42505?
CVE-2023-42505 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset.
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