Description
OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for working with messy data. Prior to version 3.8.3, 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. Version 3.8.3 fixes this issue.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRefine | OpenRefine | < 3.8.3 | — |
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 | 3.8.7-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openrefine | 3.6.2-2+deb12u3 | — |
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:extensions | < 3.8.3 | 3.8.3 | GHSA-pw3x-c5vp-mfc3 |
Advisories 1
- USN-7260-1 openrefine vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026