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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-43721
CVE-2021-43721:
Homebrew vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An authenticated attacker with update datasets permission could change a dataset link to an untrusted site in Apache Superset, allowing users to be redirected to this site when clicking on that specific dataset. This vulnerability affects Apache Superset version 1.5.2 and prior versions and version 2.0.0 (NVD, SecurityOnline).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4. It involves an open redirect vulnerability that could be exploited by authenticated users who have dataset update permissions (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious websites when they click on compromised dataset links. This could lead to phishing attacks or other malicious activities targeting Superset users (SecurityOnline).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in Apache Superset versions 1.5.3 and 2.0.1. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to mitigate the risk (SecurityOnline).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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