OpenMetadata: TEST_CONNECTION workflow leaks ingestion-bot JWT and database password to regular users
Published Jun 8, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-9vmh-whc4-7phg
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
OpenMetadata: TEST_CONNECTION workflow leaks ingestion-bot JWT and database password to regular users
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QFinch assessment
**This is not applicable if an application is configuring the Secrets Store to store credentials. Please make sure to follow the best practices when deploying in production** In OpenMetadata 1.12.1, a non-admin SSO user can trigger a `TEST_CONNECTION` workflow for a Database Service and receive, in the HTTP 201 response of `POST /api/v1/automations/workflows`, both:
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- GHSA-9vmh-whc4-7phg
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Jun 8, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026