CVE-2024-28847: OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28847?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-28847 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28847 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-2024-28847 affect?

CVE-2024-28847 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. Similarly to the GHSL-2023-250 issue, `AlertUtil::validateExpressio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28847?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28847 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. Similarly to the GHSL-2023-250 issue, `AlertUtil::validateExpression` is also called from `EventSubscriptionRepository.prepare()`, which can lead to Remote Code Execution. `prepare()` is called from `EntityRepository.prepareInternal()` which, in turn, gets called from `EntityR

Why this priority

High severity
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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
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.

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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-2024-28847?

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

Is CVE-2024-28847 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28847 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-2024-28847 affect?

CVE-2024-28847 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. Similarly to the GHSL-2023-250 issue, `AlertUtil::validateExpressio

How urgent is CVE-2024-28847?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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