CVE-2025-55672
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-14
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | superset | to 5.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-80 | The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Apache Superset's chart visualization. An authenticated user with permissions to edit charts can inject malicious code into a chart's column label. This code is not properly sanitized and executes in the browser of anyone who views the chart and hovers over it, potentially allowing attackers to hijack user sessions or execute arbitrary commands on behalf of the user.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to session hijacking or execution of arbitrary commands in the context of the victim's browser. This means attackers could take over user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions as the victim user.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade Apache Superset to version 5.0.0 or later, as this version fixes the stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Additionally, restrict chart editing permissions to trusted users only to minimize the risk of malicious payload injection.