What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55238?

CVE-2024-55238 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-55238?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-55238. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55238?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Openmetadata CVE-2024-55238

Q: Which versions of Openmetadata are affected by CVE-2024-55238?

CVE-2024-55238 presents moderate security risk, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.1.

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2025-04-17 cve@mitre.org

SQLi Openmetadata Open Metadata

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-89 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.22%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

OpenMetadata <=1.4.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

Affected Packages

maven org.open-metadata:openmetadata-service no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. OpenMetadata <=1.4.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. An attacker can extract information from the database in function listCount in the WorkflowDAO interface. The workflowtype and status parameters can be used to build a SQL query. Affected products include: Open-Metadata Openmetadata.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Apr 24, 2025 - 12:47 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Apr 17, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

OpenMetadata <=1.4.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. An attacker can extract information from the database in function listCount in the WorkflowDAO interface. The workflowtype and status parameters can be used to build a SQL query.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2024-55238 presents moderate security risk, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.1. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Moderate

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 55% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +36

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL Injection HIGH

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:open-metadata:openmetadata:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

REF https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/98945cb2db87ebb325d3a72131f049abffcba345/openmetadata-service/src/main/java/org/openmetadata/service/jdbi3/CollectionDAO.java#L4243 REF https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/blob/98945cb2db87ebb325d3a72131f049abffcba345/openmetadata-service/src/main/java/org/openmetadata/service/jdbi3/CollectionDAO.java#L4247

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