RCE in Apache Software Foundation Superset

CVE-2023-27524

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…

EPSS: 0.840 (99.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.9 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

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

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27524?
CVE-2023-27524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Superset, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 8.9/10. Published 2023-04-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-27524?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.9 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-27524 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-27524 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-01-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 63 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.