USN-7260-1: OpenRefine vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Feb 10 2025(Updated: )
It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly handle opening tar files. If a user or application were tricked into opening a crafted tar file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2023-37476) It was discovered that OpenRefine incorrectly handled file permissions and user authentication. An unauthenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to leak sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2023-41886, CVE-2023-41887) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly disallow database settings to be modified when queried. An attacker could possibly use this issue to leak sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-23833) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly sanitize the GET parameter for authorized commands, leading to a cross site scripting vulnerability. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-47878) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly prevent cross-site request forgery when running the preview-expression command. If a user or application were tricked into opening a specially crafted webpage, an attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-47879) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly handle HTTP headers. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-47880) It was discovered that OpenRefine incorrectly handled database extensions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-47881) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not properly escape HTML tags in exception messages, which could enable code injection. If a user or application were tricked into opening a malicious file, an attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-47882) It was discovered that OpenRefine did not correctly handle paths when executing the load-language command. An attacker could possibly use this issue to leak sensitive information. (CVE-2024-49760)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/openrefine | <3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/openrefine | <3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/openrefine | <3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47882
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-41886
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-41887
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47881
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47879
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47878
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-37476
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-23833
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47880
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49760
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openrefine/3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7260-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7260-1?
The severity of USN-7260-1 is potentially critical, as it allows arbitrary code execution through malicious tar files.
How do I fix USN-7260-1?
To fix USN-7260-1, users should update the OpenRefine package to version 3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1 or later on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
Which versions of OpenRefine are affected by USN-7260-1?
USN-7260-1 affects OpenRefine versions up to 3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1, as well as earlier versions like 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 and 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1.
What platforms are impacted by USN-7260-1?
USN-7260-1 specifically impacts Ubuntu 22.04 LTS users who have installed vulnerable versions of OpenRefine.
Is the issue in USN-7260-1 present in newer versions of Ubuntu?
No, the issue in USN-7260-1 is only reported to affect Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and does not impact more recent versions.
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