CVE-2021-42250
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42250 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper output neutralization for Logs. A specific Apache Superset HTTP endpoint allowed for an authenticated user to forge log entries or inject malicious content into logs.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper output neutralization for Logs. A specific Apache Superset HTTP endpoint allowed for an authenticated user to forge log entries or inject malicious content into logs.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Superset | < 1.3.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/53lkszw6d3tybp5t99nvgcj538b9trw9Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/53lkszw6d3tybp5t99nvgcj538b9trw9Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42250?
Improper output neutralization for Logs. A specific Apache Superset HTTP endpoint allowed for an authenticated user to forge log entries or inject malicious content into logs.
How severe is CVE-2021-42250?
CVE-2021-42250 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42250?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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