CVE-2023-41886
OpenRefine vulnerable to arbitrary file read in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
7.5
OpenRefine vulnerable to arbitrary file read in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
CVE-2023-41886- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-89
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-2577
7.5
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
EUVD-2023-2577- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m
7.5
OpenRefine vulnerable to arbitrary file read in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
Summary
An arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read the file on the server._
Details
Hi,Team, i find openrefine support to import data from database,When use mysql jdbc to connect to database,It is vulnerable to jdbc url attacks,for example,unauthenticated attacker can read the file on the server. There are some differences in utilization depending on the version of the mysql-connector dependency on the server side.
- mysql-connector-java version > 8.14
The default value of
allowLoadLocalInfileon the server side is false in this case.We need to manually set this value to true in the connection string.
Since the way to get the databaseurl incom/google/refine/extension/database/mysql/MySQLConnectionManager.javais to splice the individual configurations directly, we can set theallowLoadLocalInfileparameter after the other parameters(for example thedatabaseNameparameter ).
- mysql-connector-java version <= 8.14
The default value of
allowLoadLocalInfileon the server side is true in this case.so wo don't need do anything,Just connect to our malicious server.
PoC
env:
centos 7
openrefine 3.7.4
jdk11
mysql-connector-java version 8.30.0
you can use the tool https://github.com/4ra1n/mysql-fake-server to running a malicious mysql server.
for example,to read the /etc/passwd file.
set the username to base64ZmlsZXJlYWRfL2V0Yy9wYXNzd2Q= and Database name to test?allowLoadLocalInfile=true# (for mysql-connector-java version <= 8.14,just setting the database name normally) and test to connect your malicious mysql server.
you can get the file in your fake-server-files directory.
Impact
An arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read the file on the server._
- Record
GHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-89
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
7.5
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
CVE-2023-41886- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-89
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.5
OpenRefine vulnerable to arbitrary file read in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
CVE-2023-41886- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-89
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2023-41886
7.5
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-41886- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m
7.5
OpenRefine vulnerable to arbitrary file read in project import with mysql jdbc url attack
Summary
An arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read the file on the server._
Details
Hi,Team, i find openrefine support to import data from database,When use mysql jdbc to connect to database,It is vulnerable to jdbc url attacks,for example,unauthenticated attacker can read the file on the server. There are some differences in utilization depending on the version of the mysql-connector dependency on the server side.
- mysql-connector-java version > 8.14
The default value of
allowLoadLocalInfileon the server side is false in this case.We need to manually set this value to true in the connection string.
Since the way to get the databaseurl incom/google/refine/extension/database/mysql/MySQLConnectionManager.javais to splice the individual configurations directly, we can set theallowLoadLocalInfileparameter after the other parameters(for example thedatabaseNameparameter ).
- mysql-connector-java version <= 8.14
The default value of
allowLoadLocalInfileon the server side is true in this case.so wo don't need do anything,Just connect to our malicious server.
PoC
env:
centos 7
openrefine 3.7.4
jdk11
mysql-connector-java version 8.30.0
you can use the tool https://github.com/4ra1n/mysql-fake-server to running a malicious mysql server.
for example,to read the /etc/passwd file.
set the username to base64ZmlsZXJlYWRfL2V0Yy9wYXNzd2Q= and Database name to test?allowLoadLocalInfile=true# (for mysql-connector-java version <= 8.14,just setting the database name normally) and test to connect your malicious mysql server.
you can get the file in your fake-server-files directory.
Impact
An arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read the file on the server._
- Record
GHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-89
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2023-41886
7.5
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2023-41886- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-7260-1 No score
openrefine vulnerabilities
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)
- Record
USN-7260-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.openrefine:databaseMaven |
through 3.7.4 | 3.7.5 |
openrefineDebian:12 |
before 3.6.2-2+deb12u2, plus listed versions 3.6.2-23.6.2-2+deb12u1 |
3.6.2-2+deb12u2 |
openrefineDebian:13 |
before 3.7.5-1 | 3.7.5-1 |
org.openrefine:databaseMaven |
before 3.7.5, plus listed versions 3.6-beta13.6-beta23.6-rc13.6.03.6.1 Show 5 moreShow less3.6.23.7-beta13.7-beta23.7.03.7.2 |
3.7.5 |
openrefineUbuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS |
before 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 3.5.2-1 |
3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
openrefineUbuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS |
before 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 3.6.2-33.7.6-13.7.7-1 |
3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
openrefineUbuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS From an advisory covering 10 CVEs |
before 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 3.5.2-1 |
3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
openrefineUbuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS From an advisory covering 10 CVEs |
before 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 3.6.2-33.7.6-13.7.7-1 |
3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-41886 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Openrefine, published September 12, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.00%, the 62nd percentile. Fixed in org.openrefine:database 3.7.5.
References
github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m
github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/2de1439f5be63d9d0e89bbacbd24fa28c8c3e29d
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41886
github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m
github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/41xxx/CVE-2023-41886.json
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-41886
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github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-41886
github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/693fde606d4b5b78b16391c29d110389eb605511
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-41886
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7260-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-37476
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-41887
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-23833
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47878
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47879
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47880
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47881
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47882
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49760