ZeusQA
Start free

Known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2023-27524

criticalCVSS 3.1 9.8In CISA KEVEPSS 98%Published · Apache Software Foundation

The short answer

CVE-2023-27524 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Superset and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-01-08: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for apache-superset (2.1.0).

What it is

Session Validation attacks in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1. Installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions allow for an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources. This does not affect Superset administrators who have changed the default value for SECRET_KEY config. All superset installations should always set a unique secure random SECRET_KEY. Your SECRET_KEY is used to securely sign all session cookies and encrypting sensitive information on the database. Add a strong SECRET_KEY to your `superset_config.py` file like: SECRET_KEY = <YOUR_OWN_RANDOM_GENERATED_SECRET_KEY> Alternatively you can set it with `SUPERSET_SECRET_KEY` environment variable.

Weakness: CWE-1188.

Severity

9.8 critical

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploited (CISA KEV)

Yes, since Jan 8, 2024

Federal due date Jan 29, 2024

EPSS, next 30 days

98%

Higher than 100% of scored CVEs

How it can be exploited

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality impact
High
Integrity impact
High
Availability impact
High

What CISA says to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected packages and fixed versions

PackageEcosystemFixed inAdvisory
apache-supersetPyPI2.1.0GHSA-5cx2-vq3h-x52c

Is it in your code? Drop your lockfile into the free vulnerability check, or let vulnerability watch check your repository every day and open the upgrade as a pull request.

Affected products

Apache Superset. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-27524 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-27524 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-01-08, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-01-29.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27524?

Upgrade to a fixed version: apache-superset (PyPI) 2.1.0. CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.

Related

Know the day a CVE lands in your code

Connect a GitHub repository and ZeusQA checks its dependencies daily, briefs each advisory and opens the fix. Three test runs free, no card.

Start freeSee how a run works