CVE-2024-28848: OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28848?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-28848 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28848 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-2024-28848 affect?

CVE-2024-28848 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 `‎CompiledRule::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL ex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28848?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28848 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 `‎CompiledRule::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL expression using an `StandardEvaluationContext`, allowing the expression to reach and interact with Java classes such as `java.lang.Runtime`, leading to Remote Code Execution. The `/api/v1/policies/validation/con

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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	7.9% (top 5%)
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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-28848?

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

Is CVE-2024-28848 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28848 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-2024-28848 affect?

CVE-2024-28848 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 `‎CompiledRule::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL ex

How urgent is CVE-2024-28848?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities

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References

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