CVE-2024-55633: Apache Superset: SQLLab Improper readonly query validation allows unauthorized write access

Published Dec 12, 2024
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Updated

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Superset. On Postgres analytic databases an attacker with SQLLab access can craft a specially designed SQL DML statement that is Incorrectly identified as a read-only query, enabling its execution. Non postgres analytics database connections and postgres analytics database connections set with a readonly user (advised) are not vulnerable.

This issue affects Apache Superset: 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<4.1.0
4.1.0
Apache Superset<4.1.0

Event History

Dec 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55633?

CVE-2024-55633 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its impact on improper authorization in Apache Superset.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55633?

To mitigate CVE-2024-55633, upgrade to Apache Superset version 4.1.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-55633?

CVE-2024-55633 affects users of Apache Superset with SQLLab access on Postgres analytic databases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55633?

CVE-2024-55633 is an improper authorization vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands.

5

Can CVE-2024-55633 impact non-Postgres analytics databases?

CVE-2024-55633 primarily affects Postgres databases and does not impact non-Postgres analytics databases.

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