CVE-2021-32609: XSS vulnerability on Explore page

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

Apache Superset up to and including 1.1 does not sanitize titles correctly on the Explore page. This allows an attacker with Explore access to save a chart with a malicious title, injecting html (including scripts) into the page.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Superset<=1.1
pip/apache-superset>=0<1.2.0
1.2.0

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
07:17 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32609?

The severity of CVE-2021-32609 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2021-32609 affect Apache Superset?

CVE-2021-32609 affects Apache Superset up to and including version 1.1.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-32609?

CVE-2021-32609 allows an attacker with Explore access to save a chart with a malicious title, injecting html (including scripts) into the page.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-32609?

To fix CVE-2021-32609, upgrade to Apache Superset version 1.2 or later.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-32609?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-32609 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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