CVE-2024-47881: OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47881 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. Starting in version 3.4-beta and prior to version 3.8.3, in the `database` extension, the "enable_load_extension" property can be set for the SQLite integration, enabling an attacker to load (local or remote) extension DLLs and so run arbitrary code on the server. The attacker needs to have network access to the OpenRefine instance. Version 3.8.3 fixes this issue.

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
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: >= 3.4 and < 3.8.3

Fixed in: 3.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4

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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openrefine sudo apt install openrefine=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo apt-mark hold openrefine

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openrefine sudo dnf downgrade openrefine-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add openrefine

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2024-47881?

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

Is CVE-2024-47881 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47881 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-2024-47881 affect?

CVE-2024-47881 affects openrefine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. Starting in version 3.4-beta and prior to version 3.8.3, in the `database` extension, the "enable_load_extension" property can be set for the SQLite integration, enabling a

How urgent is CVE-2024-47881?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

SQLite vulnerabilities

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References

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