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CVE-2023-49657

Apache Superset cross-site scripting (XSS)

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.84%
  1. Published23 Jan 2024

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Apache Superset before 3.0.3. An authenticated attacker with create/update permissions on charts or dashboards could store a script or add a specific HTML snippet that would act as a stored XSS. For 2.X versions, users should change their config to include: TALISMAN_CONFIG = {     "content_security_policy": {         "base-uri": ["'self'"],         "default-src": ["'self'"],         "img-src": ["'self'", "blob:", "data:"],         "worker-src": ["'self'", "blob:"],         "connect-src": [             "'self'",             " https://api.mapbox.com" https://api.mapbox.com" ;,             " https://events.mapbox.com" https://events.mapbox.com" ;,         ],         "object-src": "'none'",         "style-src": [             "'self'",             "'unsafe-inline'",         ],         "script-src": ["'self'", "'strict-dynamic'"],     },     "content_security_policy_nonce_in": ["script-src"],     "force_https": False,     "session_cookie_secure": False, }

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Apache Superset< 3.0.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Superset≥ 3.0.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49657 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49657 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.84%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49657?

CVE-2023-49657 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49657?

Affected products include Apache Superset.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49657?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Superset 3.0.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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