CVE-2024-28253: Open-metadata Openmetadata remote code execution (CVSS 9.4)

Description

OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. `CompiledRule::validateExpression` is also called from `PolicyRepository.prepare`. `prepare()` is called from `EntityRepository.prepareInternal()` which, in turn, gets called from `EntityResource.createOrUpdate()`. Note that even though there is an authorization check (`authorizer.authorize()`), it gets called after `prepareInternal()` gets called and therefore after the SpEL expression has been evaluated. In order to reach this method, an attacker can send a PUT request to `/api/v1/policies` which gets handled by `PolicyResource.createOrUpdate()`. This vulnerability was discovered with the help of CodeQL's Expression language injection (Spring) query and is also tracked as `GHSL-2023-252`. This issue may lead to Remote Code Execution and has been addressed in version 1.3.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityLow

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

Affected products

Open-metadata Openmetadata< 1.3.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Open-metadata Openmetadata≥ 1.3.1

Patch & vendor advisories

https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/security/advisories/GHSA-7vf4-x5m2-r6gr

References

Related CVEs

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-28253 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-28253 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 12.5%.

How severe is CVE-2024-28253?

CVE-2024-28253 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 12.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-28253?

Affected products include Open-metadata Openmetadata.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28253?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Open-metadata Openmetadata 1.3.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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