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CVE-2023-27525:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An authenticated user with Gamma role authorization could have access to metadata information using non-trivial methods in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2023-27525 and was publicly disclosed on April 17, 2023 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM) by NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The Apache Software Foundation rated it slightly lower at 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Gamma role to access metadata information beyond their intended permissions. The impact is limited to confidentiality breaches, with no direct impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade Apache Superset to a version newer than 2.0.1 to address this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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