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CVE-2023-40610

6.3 · MEDIUM

Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2.

Published Nov 27, 2023CWE-863EPSS 1.33%

Overview

CVE-2023-40610 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper authorization check and possible privilege escalation on Apache Superset up to but excluding 2.1.2. Using the default examples database connection that allows access to both the examples schema and Apache Superset's metadata database, an attacker using a specially crafted CTE SQL statement could change data on the metadata database. This weakness could result on tampering with the authentication/authorization data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2GitHubgithub.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5Reflists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rotRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2GitHubgithub.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5Reflists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rot

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40610?

CVE-2023-40610 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-40610?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-40610?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-40610?

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