7.6
CWE
285 863
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53949: Apache Superset: Lower privilege users are able to create Role when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled

First published: Mon Dec 09 2024(Updated: )

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is enabled (disabled by default). Allows for lower privilege users to use this API.  issue affects Apache Superset: from 2.0.0 before 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.0, which fixes the issue.

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/apache-superset>=2.0.0<4.1.0
4.1.0
Apache Superset>=2.0.0<4.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53949?

    CVE-2024-53949 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to improper authorization allowing lower privilege users to access sensitive APIs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53949?

    To fix CVE-2024-53949, upgrade Apache Superset to version 4.1.0 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Superset are affected by CVE-2024-53949?

    CVE-2024-53949 affects Apache Superset versions from 2.0.0 up to but not including 4.1.0.

  • What functionality is impacted by CVE-2024-53949?

    CVE-2024-53949 allows lower privilege users to utilize the FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API, leading to potential unauthorized access.

  • Is FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API enabled by default in Apache Superset versions before 4.1.0?

    No, FAB_ADD_SECURITY_API is disabled by default in Apache Superset versions, but it can still pose a risk if enabled.

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