Vulnerability Description
Metabase allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL via the '/reset_password' database endpoint and gain administrator access to the connected Metabase instance.
CVSS Score
10.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metabase | Metabase | >= 0.58.0, < 0.58.24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-vwf4-m7j8-wcjfMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72898VDB Entry
- https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-updateMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72898?
CVE-2026-72898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Metabase allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL via the '/reset_password' database endpoint and gain administrator access to the connected Metabase instance.
How severe is CVE-2026-72898?
CVE-2026-72898 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metabase Metabase.