CVE-2024-34693: superset Input Validation Flaw (CVSS 6.8)

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Superset, allows for an authenticated attacker to create a MariaDB connection with local_infile enabled. If both the MariaDB server (off by default) and the local mysql client on the web server are set to allow for local infile, it's possible for the attacker to execute a specific MySQL/MariaDB SQL command that is able to read files from the server and insert their content on a MariaDB database table.This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.1.3 and version 4.0.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1 or 3.1.3, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	superset	< 3.1.3
apache	superset	4.0.0 — 4.0.1

References

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1 https://lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/20/1 https://lists.apache.org/thread/1803x1s34m7r71h1k0q1njol8k6fmyon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34693? +

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Superset, allows for an authenticated attacker to create a MariaDB connection with local_infile enabled. If both the MariaDB server (off by default) and the local mysql client on the web server are set to allow for local infile, it's possible for the attacker to execute a specific MySQL/MariaDB SQL command that is able to read files from the server and insert their content on a MariaDB database table.This issue affects Apache Superset: before 3.1.3 and version 4.0.0 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1 or 3.1.3, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-34693? +

CVE-2024-34693 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34693? +

CVE-2024-34693 affects products from apache, specifically: superset. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-34693? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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