Apache Superset < 2.1.1 Python Object RCE via Metadata DB Write
CVE-2023-37941 Published on September 6, 2023
Apache Superset: Metadata db write access can lead to remote code execution
If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend.
The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically
only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset
process itself. Gaining access to that database should
be difficult and require significant privileges.
This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-37941 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Marshaling, Unmarshaling Vulnerability?
The application deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid.
CVE-2023-37941 has been classified to as a Marshaling, Unmarshaling vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset:- Version 1.5.0, <= 2.1.0 is affected.
- Version 1.5.0, <= 2.1.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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