CVE-2026-44501
CWE-502Published: May 14, 2026· Updated: May 16, 2026
Official Description
DataHub is an open-source metadata platform. Prior to 1.5.0.3, The DataHub frontend (datahub-frontend-react) deserializes attacker-controlled Java objects from the REDIRECT_URL HTTP cookie during the OIDC callback flow, with no integrity protection (no HMAC, no encryption). This is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability (CWE-502) affecting the GET /callback/oidc endpoint. Successful exploitation requires a valid user account in the configured OIDC identity provider This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.0.3.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44501 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44501 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts