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CVE-2023-37941 is a deserialization-related vulnerability in Apache Superset affecting versions 1.5.0 through 2.1.0. If an attacker obtains write access to the Superset metadata database, they can persist a specially crafted Python object in that database. When the Superset web backend later processes that object, it may result in remote code execution in the backend process context. The issue is notable because the vulnerable data path relies on the application's trust in objects stored in its internal metadata database.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_superset_cookie_sig_rce.rb) that exploits multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Superset (<= 2.0.0) related to insecure default Flask secret keys and improper session handling. The exploit forges a signed session cookie to impersonate an administrator, accesses the Superset database to extract credentials, and injects a malicious pickled Python payload to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the server. The module supports cleanup by removing any artifacts (dashboard, SQL Lab tab, database mapping) created during exploitation. The exploit is weaponized, supporting customizable Python payloads via Metasploit, and targets network-accessible Superset instances. The code is written in Ruby and leverages Metasploit's HTTP client and payload framework. Key endpoints include the login page and various Superset API endpoints for dashboard and database management.
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