#VU85166 Insecure default initialization of resource in Apache Superset - CVE-2023-27524

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85166

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27524

CWE-ID: CWE-1188

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apache Superset
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not alter the default configured SECRET_KEY by itself. A remote attacker can authenticate and access unauthorized resources if the software installation was not performed according to vendor's instructions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 2.0.0 - 2.0.1

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n0ftx60sllf527j7g11kmt24wvof8xyk
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/24/2
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172522/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.