CVE-2022-43717: Apache Superset: Cross-Site Scripting on dashboards

Published Jan 16, 2023
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Updated

Dashboard rendering does not sufficiently sanitize the content of markdown components leading to possible XSS attack vectors that can be performed by authenticated users with create dashboard permissions. This issue affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions and version 2.0.0.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Superset<=1.5.2
Apache Superset=2.0.0
Apache Superset=2.0.0-rc1
Apache Superset=2.0.0-rc2

Event History

Jan 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-43717.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43717?

CVE-2022-43717 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-43717?

Apache Superset versions 1.5.2 and prior versions, as well as version 2.0.0 and version 2.0.0-rc1 and 2.0.0-rc2 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How does CVE-2022-43717 affect Apache Superset?

CVE-2022-43717 allows authenticated users with create dashboard permissions to perform possible XSS attack vectors by exploiting insufficient sanitization of markdown components in dashboard rendering.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-43717?

Yes, updating Apache Superset to version 1.5.3 or later for versions prior to 2.0.0, and version 2.0.0.1 or later for versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.0-rc1 and 2.0.0-rc2 resolves CVE-2022-43717.

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