CVE-2024-28253
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
OpenMetadata is a unified platform for discovery, observability, and governance powered by a central metadata repository, in-depth lineage, and seamless team collaboration. `CompiledRule::validateExpression` is also called from `PolicyRepository.prepare`. `prepare()` is called from `EntityRepository.prepareInternal()` which, in turn, gets called from `EntityResource.createOrUpdate()`. Note that even though there is an authorization check (`authorizer.authorize()`), it gets called after `prepareInternal()` gets called and therefore after the SpEL expression has been evaluated. In order to reach this method, an attacker can send a PUT request to `/api/v1/policies` which gets handled by `PolicyResource.createOrUpdate()`.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in OpenMetadata allows for a bypass of authorization checks during policy creation, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV signifies active exploitation, making it an urgent security concern.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Attackers are likely leveraging this to bypass authorization checks.
Apply available patches or upgrades for OpenMetadata to address this authorization bypass vulnerability. Ensure that authorization checks are performed before any sensitive operations or evaluations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-28253 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-28253 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-28253 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1