CVE-2026-44501

Description

DataHub is an open-source metadata platform. Prior to 1.5.0.3, The DataHub frontend (datahub-frontend-react) deserializes attacker-controlled Java objects from the REDIRECT_URL HTTP cookie during the OIDC callback flow, with no integrity protection (no HMAC, no encryption). This is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability (CWE-502) affecting the GET /callback/oidc endpoint. Successful exploitation requires a valid user account in the configured OIDC identity provider This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.0.3.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004

Probability of exploitation

0.13%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
datahub	datahub	< 1.5.0.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/datahub-project/datahub/security/advisories/GHSA-rjf9-p49v-42c4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44501? +

DataHub is an open-source metadata platform. Prior to 1.5.0.3, The DataHub frontend (datahub-frontend-react) deserializes attacker-controlled Java objects from the REDIRECT_URL HTTP cookie during the OIDC callback flow, with no integrity protection (no HMAC, no encryption). This is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability (CWE-502) affecting the GET /callback/oidc endpoint. Successful exploitation requires a valid user account in the configured OIDC identity provider This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.0.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44501? +

CVE-2026-44501 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44501? +

CVE-2026-44501 affects products from datahub, specifically: datahub. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44501? +

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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