CVE-2021-41972: Credentials leak
First published: Fri Nov 12 2021(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.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Superset | <=1.3.1 | |
| pip/apache-superset | <=1.3.1 | 1.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/xpdl2r538o695o7r9gd9qrwqb17bdd3v
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2021/q4/106
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41972
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-42q4-9xf9-f67x (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-superset/PYSEC-2021-434.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2021-41972?
CVE-2021-41972 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
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.
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.
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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