CVE-2021-41972: Credentials leak

Published Nov 12, 2021
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Updated

Apache Superset up to and including 1.3.1 allowed for database connections password leak for authenticated users. This information could be accessed in a non-trivial way.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Superset<=1.3.1
pip/apache-superset<=1.3.1
1.3.2

Event History

Nov 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41972?

CVE-2021-41972 refers to a vulnerability in Apache Superset up to and including version 1.3.1 that allows for the leakage of database connections passwords for authenticated users.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-41972?

CVE-2021-41972 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41972?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-41972 by accessing the leaked database connections passwords to gain unauthorized access to the database or perform other malicious activities.

4

How can I protect my Apache Superset installation from CVE-2021-41972?

To protect your Apache Superset installation from CVE-2021-41972, it is recommended to upgrade to a version higher than 1.3.1, where the vulnerability has been patched.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41972?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41972 in the references provided: [Reference 1](https://lists.apache.org/thread/xpdl2r538o695o7r9gd9qrwqb17bdd3v) and [Reference 2](https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2021/q4/106).

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