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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36387
CVE-2023-36387:
Wolfi vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper default REST API permission for Gamma users in Apache Superset up to and including version 2.1.0 allows authenticated Gamma users to test database connections (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from incorrect authorization settings in the REST API endpoints /api/v1/database/validateparameters/ and /api/v1/database/testconnection/. The issue was identified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (Medium), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated Gamma users to perform database connection tests, which exceeds their intended permissions level. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to database configuration information and connection testing capabilities (GitHub PR).
Mitigation and workarounds
The issue has been fixed by changing the required permissions from canread to canwrite on Database for both affected API endpoints. Users should upgrade to a version after Apache Superset 2.1.0 to receive the security fix (GitHub PR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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