CVE-2023-37476
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk45th percentile - higher than 45% of all known CVEs
Summary
OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for data processing that contains a vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the OpenRefine process. A malicious OpenRefine project tar file can be exploited if a user is convinced to import it.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to system compromise and data loss. Organizations should be particularly cautious when importing projects from untrusted sources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to OpenRefine version 3.7.4 as soon as possible. Users unable to upgrade should only import projects from trusted sources.
Original NVD description (English source)
OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for data processing. A carefully crafted malicious OpenRefine project tar file can be used to trigger arbitrary code execution in the context of the OpenRefine process if a user can be convinced to import it. The vulnerability exists in all versions of OpenRefine up to and including 3.7.3. Users should update to OpenRefine 3.7.4 as soon as possible. Users unable to upgrade should only import OpenRefine projects from trusted sources.