Description
OpenRefine is a powerful free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.7.5, an arbitrary file read vulnerability allows any unauthenticated user to read a file on a server. Version 3.7.5 fixes this issue.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRefine | OpenRefine | <= 3.7.4 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | openrefine | 3.7.5-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openrefine | 3.6.2-2+deb12u2 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS | openrefine | 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-7260-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | openrefine | 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-7260-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.openrefine:database | < 3.7.5 | 3.7.5 | GHSA-qqh2-wvmv-h72m |
Advisories 1
- USN-7260-1 openrefine vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026