CVE-2024-53947

Apache Superset: Improper SQL authorisation, parse not checking for specific postgres functions

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Superset. Specifically, certain engine-specific functions are not checked, which allows attackers to bypass Apache Superset's SQL authorization. This issue is a follow-up to CVE-2024-39887 with additional disallowed PostgreSQL functions now included: query_to_xml_and_xmlschema, table_to_xml, table_to_xml_and_xmlschema. This issue affects Apache Superset: <4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue or add these Postgres functions to the config set DISALLOWED_SQL_FUNCTIONS.

Category

2.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53947?
CVE-2024-53947 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53947?
To fix CVE-2024-53947, 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-2024-53947 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53947 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-2024-53947?
CVE-2024-53947 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset.
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