CVE-2022-41401: Main OpenRefine Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q7mc-fc87-v7w7
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41401 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) openrefine server-side request forgery vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Main libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openrefine server-side request forgery vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.0.

CVE-2022-41401 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41401
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q7mc-fc87-v7w7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Main
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-41401

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Main dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.openrefine:main fixed: 3.6.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openrefine</groupId>
    <artifactId>main</artifactId>
    <version>3.6.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-41401, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Main in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.6.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Main, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

OpenRefine <= v3.5.2 contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, which permits unauthorized users to exploit the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal resources and sensitive file disclosure.

CVE-2022-41401 Affected Main Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.openrefine:main
maven/org.openrefine/main
Maven
< 3.6.0
3.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41401 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41401
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/8cb2fec45dd90fda8ed9608c691f6bb8ed721cd2
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/blob/30d6edb7b6586623bda09456c797c35983fb80ff/main/tests/server/src/com/google/refine/importing/ImportingUtilitiesTests.java#L180
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/blob/cb55cdfdf6f9ca916839778dc847cce803688998/main/src/com/google/refine/importing/ImportingUtilities.java#L103
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ixSly/CVE-2022-41401

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41401?
CVE-2022-41401 is a security vulnerability in Main involving OpenRefine Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Main versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.0 across affected packages: org.openrefine:main.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41401?
Upgrading to 3.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is main affected?
Yes, org.openrefine:main is affected in releases prior to 3.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41401?
CVE-2022-41401 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41401?
CVE-2022-41401 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-41401?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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