CVE-2024-28254: OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28254?

openmetadata: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-28254 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28254 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-28254 affect?

CVE-2024-28254 affects openmetadata. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. The `‎AlertUtil::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL expre

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28254?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28254 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openmetadata. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. The `‎AlertUtil::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL expression using `getValue` which by default uses the `StandardEvaluationContext`, allowing the expression to reach and interact with Java classes such as `java.lang.Runtime`, leading to Remote Code Execution. The `

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	45.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: open-metadata

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

open-metadata openmetadata UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.4

Fixed in: 1.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openmetadata || rpm -q openmetadata || openmetadata --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openmetadata

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openmetadata

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: OpenMetadata authentication bypass and SpEL injection exploit chain

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-28254?

openmetadata: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28254 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28254 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-28254 affect?

CVE-2024-28254 affects openmetadata. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. The `‎AlertUtil::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL expre

How urgent is CVE-2024-28254?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities

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References

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