Apache Superset 2.1.2 Payload Validation Enables XSS via Deprecated API
CVE-2023-43701 Published on November 27, 2023
Apache Superset: Stored XSS on API endpoint
Improper payload validation and an improper REST API response type, made it possible for an authenticated malicious actor to store malicious code into Chart's metadata, this code could get executed if a user specifically accesses a specific deprecated API endpoint. This issue affects Apache Superset versions prior to 2.1.2.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-43701 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2023-43701 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-43701
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset:- Before 2.1.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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