Vulnerability Description
OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. The `AlertUtil::validateExpression` method evaluates an SpEL expression using `getValue` which by default uses the `StandardEvaluationContext`, allowing the expression to reach and interact with Java classes such as `java.lang.Runtime`, leading to Remote Code Execution. The `/api/v1/events/subscriptions/validation/condition/<expression>` endpoint passes user-controlled data `AlertUtil::validateExpession` allowing authenticated (non-admin) users to execute arbitrary system commands on the underlaying operating system. In addition, there is a missing authorization check since `Authorizer.authorize()` is never called in the affected path and, therefore, any authenticated non-admin user is able to trigger this endpoint and evaluate arbitrary SpEL expressions leading to arbitrary command execution. This vulnerability was discovered with the help of CodeQL's Expression language injection (Spring) query and is also tracked as `GHSL-2023-235`. This issue may lead to Remote Code Execution and has been addressed in version 1.2.4. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Metadata | Openmetadata | < 1.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codeql.github.com/codeql-query-help/java/java-spel-expression-injectionNot Applicable
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/84054a85d3478e3e3795fe92daa63Product
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/84054a85d3478e3e3795fe92daa63Product
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/security/advisories/GHSA-j86m-rrprVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/blob/4e2d3573189b7c0afce62bcProduct
- https://codeql.github.com/codeql-query-help/java/java-spel-expression-injectionNot Applicable
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/84054a85d3478e3e3795fe92daa63Product
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/84054a85d3478e3e3795fe92daa63Product
- https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/security/advisories/GHSA-j86m-rrprVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/blob/4e2d3573189b7c0afce62bcProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-28254?
CVE-2024-28254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. The `AlertUtil::validateEx...
How severe is CVE-2024-28254?
CVE-2024-28254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Open-Metadata Openmetadata.