CVE-2024-55238: SQL Injection

Published Apr 17, 2025
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Updated

OpenMetadata <=1.4.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. An attacker can extract information from the database in function listCount in the WorkflowDAO interface. The workflowtype and status parameters can be used to build a SQL query.

Affected Software

3 affected components
OpenMetadata OpenMetadata<=1.4.1
open-metadata OpenMetadata<=1.4.1
maven/org.open-metadata:openmetadata-service<=1.4.1

Event History

Apr 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55238?

CVE-2024-55238 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of SQL injection that can compromise database security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55238?

To fix CVE-2024-55238, upgrade OpenMetadata to version 1.4.2 or later, which contains patches for the SQL injection vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-55238?

Any instance of OpenMetadata version 1.4.1 or earlier is affected by CVE-2024-55238 and is vulnerable to SQL injection attacks.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-55238?

Exploiting CVE-2024-55238 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or data manipulation.

5

Are there any known exploitations of CVE-2024-55238?

As of now, there are no reported incidents of exploitation of CVE-2024-55238, but the vulnerability is critical and should be mitigated promptly.

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