CVE-2024-55633: superset Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	superset	< 4.1.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwmd17fcvljt9q4cgctp4v09zh3qs7fb

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/12/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55633? +

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable. This issue affects Apache Superset: before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-55633? +

CVE-2024-55633 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2024-55633? +

CVE-2024-55633 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-2024-55633? +

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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