Vulnerability Description
dbt enables data analysts and engineers to transform their data using the same practices that software engineers use to build applications. When a user installs a package in dbt, it has the ability to override macros, materializations, and other core components of dbt. This is by design, as it allows packages to extend and customize dbt's functionality. However, this also means that a malicious package could potentially override these components with harmful code. This issue has been fixed in versions 1.8.0, 1.6.14 and 1.7.14. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no kn own workarounds for this vulnerability. Users updating to either 1.6.14 or 1.7.14 will need to set `flags.require_explicit_package_overrides_for_builtin_materializations: False` in their configuration in `dbt_project.yml`.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getdbt | Dbt Core | < 1.6.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/build/packagesProduct
- https://docs.getdbt.com/reference/global-configs/legacy-behaviors#behavior-changVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/commit/3c82a0296d227cb1be295356df314c11716fPatch
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/commit/87ac4deb00cc9fe334706e42a365903a1d58Patch
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/security/advisories/GHSA-p3f3-5ccg-83xqVendor Advisory
- https://tempered.works/posts/2024/07/06/preventing-data-theft-with-gcp-service-cExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.elementary-data.com/post/are-dbt-packages-secure-the-answer-lies-in-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.equalexperts.com/blog/tech-focus/are-you-at-risk-from-this-critical-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/build/packagesProduct
- https://docs.getdbt.com/reference/global-configs/legacy-behaviors#behavior-changVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/commit/3c82a0296d227cb1be295356df314c11716fPatch
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/commit/87ac4deb00cc9fe334706e42a365903a1d58Patch
- https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/security/advisories/GHSA-p3f3-5ccg-83xqVendor Advisory
- https://tempered.works/posts/2024/07/06/preventing-data-theft-with-gcp-service-cExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.elementary-data.com/post/are-dbt-packages-secure-the-answer-lies-in-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40637?
CVE-2024-40637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). dbt enables data analysts and engineers to transform their data using the same practices that software engineers use to build applications. When a user installs a package in dbt, it has the ability to...
How severe is CVE-2024-40637?
CVE-2024-40637 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40637?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getdbt Dbt Core.