CVE-2023-41887OpenRefine SQL Injection
OpenRefine Remote Code execution in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
Published Sep 12, 2023 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-41887, GHSA-p3r5-x3hr-gpg5, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-41887
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-41887 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting OpenRefine, org.openrefine:database (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including OpenRefine 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, OpenRefine 3.6.2-2+deb12u2, OpenRefine 3.7.5-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7260-1
Description
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, a remote code execution vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to execute code on the server. Version 3.7.5 has a patch for this issue.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRefineOpenrefine | >= <= 3.7.4 | 3.7.5 |
| org.openrefine:databasemaven | See advisory | 3.7.5 |
Patched Releases
OpenRefine
3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 3.6.2-2+deb12u2, 3.7.5-1, 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 3.7.5
org.openrefine:database
3.7.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 12, 2023
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2023-41887
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2023-41887
- advisoryGHSA advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data.
Affected: OpenRefine versions >= <= 3.7.4; org.openrefine:database (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including OpenRefine 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, OpenRefine 3.6.2-2+deb12u2, OpenRefine 3.7.5-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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