CVE-2024-24779: superset Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Apache Superset with custom roles that include `can write on dataset` and without all data access permissions, allows for users to create virtual datasets to data they don't have access to. These users could then use those virtual datasets to get access to unauthorized data. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.0.4, from 3.1.0 before 3.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.1 or 3.0.4, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	superset	< 3.0.4
apache	superset	3.1.0 — 3.1.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/xzhz1m5bb9zxhyqgoy4q2d689b3zp4pq https://lists.apache.org/thread/xzhz1m5bb9zxhyqgoy4q2d689b3zp4pq

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/28/6 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/28/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24779? +

Apache Superset with custom roles that include `can write on dataset` and without all data access permissions, allows for users to create virtual datasets to data they don't have access to. These users could then use those virtual datasets to get access to unauthorized data. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.0.4, from 3.1.0 before 3.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.1 or 3.0.4, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-24779? +

CVE-2024-24779 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24779? +

CVE-2024-24779 affects products from apache, specifically: superset. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24779? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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