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CVE-2024-34693

6.8 · MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Superset, allows for an authenticated attacker to create a MariaDB connection with local_infile enabled.

Published Jun 20, 2024CWE-20EPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2024-34693 is a medium-severity vulnerability. 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, 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/2024/06/20/1Reflists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyonRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1Reflists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34693?

CVE-2024-34693 is a medium-severity vulnerability. 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?

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-2024-34693?

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