CVE-2024-23833: openrefine Path Traversal

Description

OpenRefine is a free, open source power tool for working with messy data and improving it. A jdbc attack vulnerability exists in OpenRefine(version<=3.7.7) where an attacker may construct a JDBC query which may read files on the host filesystem. Due to the newer MySQL driver library in the latest version of OpenRefine (8.0.30), there is no associated deserialization utilization point, so original code execution cannot be achieved, but attackers can use this vulnerability to read sensitive files on the target server. This issue has been addressed in version 3.7.8. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openrefine	openrefine	< 3.7.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/41ccf574847d856e22488a7c0987ad8efa12a84a https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-6p92-qfqf-qwx4 https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/41ccf574847d856e22488a7c0987ad8efa12a84a https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-6p92-qfqf-qwx4

Exploits

https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-6p92-qfqf-qwx4 https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-6p92-qfqf-qwx4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23833? +

OpenRefine is a free, open source power tool for working with messy data and improving it. A jdbc attack vulnerability exists in OpenRefine(version<=3.7.7) where an attacker may construct a JDBC query which may read files on the host filesystem. Due to the newer MySQL driver library in the latest version of OpenRefine (8.0.30), there is no associated deserialization utilization point, so original code execution cannot be achieved, but attackers can use this vulnerability to read sensitive files on the target server. This issue has been addressed in version 3.7.8. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-23833? +

CVE-2024-23833 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23833? +

CVE-2024-23833 affects products from openrefine, specifically: openrefine. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23833? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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