Vulnerability · Published Sep 4, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M

CVE-2024-45314Flask-AppBuilder login form allows browser to cache sensitive fields

Low 3.6

In plain English

A low-severity security flaw in Flask-AppBuilder from dpgaspar. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 18% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.6Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Flask-AppBuilder is an application development framework. Prior to version 4.5.1, the auth DB login form default cache directives allows browser to locally store sensitive data. This can be an issue on environments using shared computer resources. Version 4.5.1 contains a patch for this issue. If upgrading is not possible, configure one's web server to send the specific HTTP headers for `/login` per the directions provided in the GitHub Security Advisory.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
PyPIflask-appbuilder4.5.1GHSA-fw5r-6m3x-rh7p
PyPIflask-appbuilder4.5.1PYSEC-2026-1382

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
dpgaspar Flask-AppBuilder < 4.5.1

Weakness: CWE-525 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

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