# CVE-2023-37476: openrefine: OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for data processing

CVE-2023-37476 is fixed in openrefine on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37476, released July 17, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-37476
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0063
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 17, 2023

## Description

OpenRefine is a free, open source tool for data processing. A carefullycrafted malicious OpenRefine project tar file can be used to triggerarbitrary code execution in the context of the OpenRefine process if a usercan be convinced to import it. The vulnerability exists in all versions ofOpenRefine up to and including 3.7.3. Users should update to OpenRefine3.7.4 as soon as possible. Users unable to upgrade should only importOpenRefine projects from trusted sources.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openrefine Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.6.2-2+deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37476](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-37476.md) | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Linux | openrefine Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.6.2-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37476](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-37476.md) | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Linux | openrefine Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [openrefine 3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-openrefine-3.5.2-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Linux | openrefine Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [openrefine 3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-openrefine-3.7.7-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Linux | openrefine Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1 | [openrefine 3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-openrefine-3.7.8-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |

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