CVE-2024-49760: OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49760?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-49760 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49760 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-2024-49760 affect?

CVE-2024-49760 affects openrefine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. The load-language command expects a `lang` parameter from which it constructs the path of the localization file to load, of the form `translations-$LANG.json`. But when doi

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49760 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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. The load-language command expects a `lang` parameter from which it constructs the path of the localization file to load, of the form `translations-$LANG.json`. But when doing so in versions prior to 3.8.3, it does not check that the resulting path is in the expected directory, which means that this command could be exploited to read other JSON files on the file system. Version 3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 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-2024-49760?

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

Is CVE-2024-49760 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49760 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-2024-49760 affect?

CVE-2024-49760 affects openrefine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. The load-language command expects a `lang` parameter from which it constructs the path of the localization file to load, of the form `translations-$LANG.json`. But when doi

How urgent is CVE-2024-49760?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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