Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.openrefine/extensions

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pw3x-c5vp-mfc3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-47878 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Extensions libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openrefine has a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (xss) in gdata extension (authorized.vt). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.8.3.

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pkg:maven/org.openrefine/extensions

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Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.openrefine/extensions. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-pw3x-c5vp-mfc3 CVE-2024-47878 HIGH OpenRefine has a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in GData extension (authorized.vt)

CVE-2024-47878 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-47878
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pw3x-c5vp-mfc3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Extensions
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-47878

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Extensions 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:extensions fixed: 3.8.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openrefine</groupId>
    <artifactId>extensions</artifactId>
    <version>3.8.3</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-2024-47878, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Extensions in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.8.3), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Extensions, 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

### Summary 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. ### Details The `state` GET parameter is read from: * extensions/gdata/module/MOD-INF/controller.js:105 It is used (as `$state`) in: * extensions/gdata/module/authorized.vt:43 There is no check that the state has the expected format (base64-encoded JSON with values like "openrefine123..." and "cb123..."), or that the page was indeed opened as part of the authorization flow. ### PoC Navigate to: http://localhost:3333/extension/gdata/authorized?state=%22,alert(1),%22&error= An alert box pops up. The gdata extension needs to be present. No other configuration is needed; specifically, it is not required to have a client ID or client secret set. ### Impact Execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. The attacker-provided code can do anything the user can do, including deleting projects, retrieving database passwords, or executing arbitrary Jython or Closure expressions, if those extensions are also present.

CVE-2024-47878 Affected Extensions Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.8.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.openrefine:extensions
maven/org.openrefine/extensions
Maven
< 3.8.3
3.8.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-pw3x-c5vp-mfc3
NVD — CVE-2024-47878 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47878
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/10bf0874d67f1018a58b3732332d76b840192fea
Extensions Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47878?
CVE-2024-47878 is a security vulnerability in Extensions involving OpenRefine has a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in GData extension (authorized.vt) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Extensions versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.8.3 across affected packages: org.openrefine:extensions.
What version fixes CVE-2024-47878?
Upgrading to 3.8.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is extensions affected?
Yes, org.openrefine:extensions is affected in releases prior to 3.8.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.8.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-47878?
CVE-2024-47878 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-47878?
CVE-2024-47878 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-47878?
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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