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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2020-13952

In the course of work on the open source project it was discovered that authenticated users running queries against Hive and Presto database engines could access information via a number of templated ...

Vulnerability Description

In the course of work on the open source project it was discovered that authenticated users running queries against Hive and Presto database engines could access information via a number of templated fields including the contents of query description metadata database, the hashed version of the authenticated users’ password, and access to connection information including the plaintext password for the current connection. It would also be possible to run arbitrary methods on the database connection object for the Presto or Hive connection, allowing the user to bypass security controls internal to Superset. This vulnerability is present in every Apache Superset version < 0.37.2.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheSuperset< 0.37.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-13952?

CVE-2020-13952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In the course of work on the open source project it was discovered that authenticated users running queries against Hive and Presto database engines could access information via a number of templated ...

How severe is CVE-2020-13952?

CVE-2020-13952 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-13952?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Superset.