CVE-2022-43720: Apache Superset: Improper rendering of user input
An authenticated attacker with write CSS template permissions can create a record with specific HTML tags that will not get properly escaped by the toast message displayed when a user deletes that specific CSS template record. This issue affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions and version 2.0.0.
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What is CVE-2022-43720?
CVE-2022-43720 is a vulnerability in Apache Superset versions prior to 2.0.0 that allows an authenticated attacker with write CSS template permissions to create a record with specific HTML tags that will not be properly escaped.
How does CVE-2022-43720 affect Apache Superset?
CVE-2022-43720 affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions, as well as version 2.0.0 and version 2.0.0-rc1 and version 2.0.0-rc2.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43720?
CVE-2022-43720 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-43720?
An authenticated attacker with write CSS template permissions can exploit CVE-2022-43720 by creating a record with specific HTML tags that will not be properly escaped, causing a vulnerability when a user deletes that specific CSS template record.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-43720?
Yes, updating to Apache Superset version 2.0.0 or later will fix the vulnerability.