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GHSA-p3f3-5ccg-83xq
No affected components available
Impact
What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
When a user installs a package in dbt, it has the ability to override macros, materializations, and other core components of dbt. This is by design, as it allows packages to extend and customize dbt's functionality. However, this also means that a malicious package could potentially override these components with harmful code.
Patches
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
Fixed on 1.8.0, and patched for 1.6.14 and 1.7.14 releases.
Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
Previously, a materialization defined in a package that shared a name with one of the built-in materializations would be preferred by default, without user action which is surprising and makes it more difficult to detect the insecure behaviour. We've changed the default behaviour to require explicit overrides by users in 1.8.0, and provided the ability to opt-out of built-in materialization overrides in 1.6 and 1.7 via the flags.require_explicit_package_overrides_for_builtin_materializations: False configuration in dbt_project.yml
Versions older than 1.6 are EOL.
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
- dbt documentation: https://docs.getdbt.com/reference/global-configs/legacy-behaviors#behavior-change-flags
- https://www.elementary-data.com/post/are-dbt-packages-secure-the-answer-lies-in-your-dwh-policies
- https://www.equalexperts.com/blog/tech-focus/are-you-at-risk-from-this-critical-dbt-vulnerability/
- https://tempered.works/posts/2024/07/06/preventing-data-theft-with-gcp-service-controls/
The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data. There is a low impact on the availability of the system.
Limited exploitation activity has been observed. Close monitoring and planned remediation are recommended.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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