CVE-2024-34693

6.8 · MEDIUM

Published Jun 20, 2024 apache CWE-20 EPSS 1.58% (74th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-34693 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache superset. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Superset, allows for an authenticated attacker to create a MariaDB connection with local_infile enabled. If both the MariaDB server (off by default) and the local mysql client on the web server are set to allow for local infile, it's possible for the attacker to execute a specific MySQL/MariaDB SQL command that is able to read files from the server and insert their content on a MariaDB database table.This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.1.3 and version 4.0.0

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1 or 3.1.3, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update superset to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	superset	>= 0, < 3.1.3	Affected

References

Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1 Ref lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1 Ref lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34693?

CVE-2024-34693 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache superset. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-34693?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, 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-2024-34693?

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