CVE-2023-41887

Name: CVE-2023-41887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-15T21:15:11.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 45.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41887 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, a remote code execution vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to execute code on the server. EPSS estimates a 45.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, a remote code execution vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to execute code on the server. Version 3.7.5 has a patch for this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

45.47%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openrefine	Openrefine	< 3.7.5

References

https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/693fde606d4b5b78b16391c29d110389eb605511Patch
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-p3r5-x3hr-gpg5Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/693fde606d4b5b78b16391c29d110389eb605511Patch
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/security/advisories/GHSA-p3r5-x3hr-gpg5Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41887?

How severe is CVE-2023-41887?

CVE-2023-41887 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41887?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-41887?

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Source: NVD / NIST