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CVE-2023-27524

Apache Superset Insecure Default Initialization of Resource

8.9 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.4%
  1. Published24 Apr 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jan 2024
  3. Remediation due29 Jan 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apache Superset contains an insecure default initialization of a resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to authenticate and access unauthorized resources on installations that have not altered the default configured SECRET_KEY according to installation instructions.

Added to KEV: 8 Jan 2024Federal remediation due: 29 Jan 2024

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Apache Superset≤ 2.0.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-27524 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-27524 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jan 2024.

How severe is CVE-2023-27524?

CVE-2023-27524 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-27524?

Affected products include Apache Superset.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27524?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.