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

Published Dec 9, 2024
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Updated

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset when FABADDSECURITYAPI 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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/apache-superset>=2.0.0<4.1.0
4.1.0
Apache Superset>=2.0.0<4.1.0

Event History

Dec 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53949?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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