CVE-2024-45314

Flask-AppBuilder login form allows browser to cache sensitive fields

Description

Flask-AppBuilder is an application development framework. Prior to version 4.5.1, the auth DB login form default cache directives allows browser to locally store sensitive data. This can be an issue on environments using shared computer resources. Version 4.5.1 contains a patch for this issue. If upgrading is not possible, configure one's web server to send the specific HTTP headers for `/login` per the directions provided in the GitHub Security Advisory.

Category

3.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: dpgaspar Flask-AppBuilder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/security/advisories/GHSA-fw5r-6m3x-rh7p vendor advisory
https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/commit/3030e881d2e44f4021764e18e489fe940a9b3636 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45314?
CVE-2024-45314 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45314?
To fix CVE-2024-45314, 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-2024-45314 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45314 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-2024-45314?
CVE-2024-45314 affects dpgaspar Flask-AppBuilder.
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