CVE-2023-25504 Apache Superset: Possible SSRF on import datasets

Medium 4.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users with specific permissions can exploit dataset import to perform Server-Side Request Forgery and access internal resources.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-25504?

CVE-2023-25504 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Apache Superset, published on 17 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A malicious actor who has been authenticated and granted specific permissions in Apache Superset may use the import dataset feature in order to conduct Server-Side Request Forgery attacks and query internal resources on behalf of the server where Superset is deployed. This vulnerability exists in Apache Superset versions up to and including 2.0.1.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25504?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including apache-superset and superset. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
apache-superset PyPIAll versions2.1.0
apache-superset PyPIAll versions2.1.0
apache-superset PyPIAll versions2.1.0
superset BitnamiAll versions2.0.2

Products include Apache Superset.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25504?

Upgrade apache-superset to 2.1.0 or later.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2023-25504 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25504 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apache Superset vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as BIT-superset-2023-25504, GHSA-fxjg-28fm-pfxh, PYSEC-2026-1179.

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