Deserialization in Apache Superset
CVE-2023-37941
If an attacker gains write access to the Apache Superset metadata database, they could persist a specifically crafted Python object that may lead to remote code execution on Superset's web backend. The Superset metadata db is an 'internal' component that is typically only accessible directly by the system administrator and the superset process itself. Gaining access to that database should be difficult and require significant privileges. This vulnerability impacts Apache Superset versions 1.5.0 up to and including 2.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later.
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.355 (98.4th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 98th percentile — 98.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.294 · newest: 0.355 · change: +0.060
Affected products
- Apache Superset
- Apache Software Foundation Superset — versions 1.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/6qk1zscc06yogxxfgz2bh2bvz6vh9g7h (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/175094/Apache-Superset-2.0.0-Remote-Code-Executio…
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-37941?
- CVE-2023-37941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Superset, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2023-09-06.
- How severe is CVE-2023-37941?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-37941 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.