CVE-2024-47878: OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47878?

openrefine: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47878 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47878 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-2024-47878 affect?

CVE-2024-47878 affects openrefine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.8.3, the `/extension/gdata/authorized` endpoint includes the `state` GET parameter verbatim in a ` ` tag in the output, so without escaping. An at

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47878 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting openrefine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.8.3, the `/extension/gdata/authorized` endpoint includes the `state` GET parameter verbatim in a `<script>` tag in the output, so without escaping. An attacker could lead or redirect a user to a crafted URL containing JavaScript code, which would then cause that code to be executed in the victim's browser as if it was part of OpenRefine. Version 3.8.3 fixes thi

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openrefine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-24 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openrefine openrefine UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.8.3

Fixed in: 3.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openrefine

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-2024-47878?

openrefine: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47878 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47878 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-2024-47878 affect?

CVE-2024-47878 affects openrefine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.8.3, the `/extension/gdata/authorized` endpoint includes the `state` GET parameter verbatim in a `<script>` tag in the output, so without escaping. An at

How urgent is CVE-2024-47878?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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