CVE-2024-45314: flask-appbuilder — Fix

Description

Flask-AppBuilder is an application development framework. Prior to version 4.5.1, the auth DB login form default cache directives allows browser to locally store sensitive data. This can be an issue on environments using shared computer resources. Version 4.5.1 contains a patch for this issue. If upgrading is not possible, configure one's web server to send the specific HTTP headers for `/login` per the directions provided in the GitHub Security Advisory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.6

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-525 CWE-525

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dpgaspar	flask-appbuilder	< 4.5.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/commit/3030e881d2e44f4021764e18e489fe940a9b3636 https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/security/advisories/GHSA-fw5r-6m3x-rh7p

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45314? +

Flask-AppBuilder is an application development framework. Prior to version 4.5.1, the auth DB login form default cache directives allows browser to locally store sensitive data. This can be an issue on environments using shared computer resources. Version 4.5.1 contains a patch for this issue. If upgrading is not possible, configure one's web server to send the specific HTTP headers for `/login` per the directions provided in the GitHub Security Advisory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-45314? +

CVE-2024-45314 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45314? +

CVE-2024-45314 affects products from dpgaspar, specifically: flask-appbuilder. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45314? +

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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