Vulnerability Description
Metabase versions before 0.63.1 fail to enforce data analyst permission checks on glossary API endpoints, allowing any authenticated user to create, modify, and delete glossary entries. Attackers can submit requests to POST, PUT, and DELETE glossary endpoints to tamper with instance-wide business glossary data without proper authorization.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/geo-chen/oss/blob/main/metabase.md
- https://github.com/metabase/metabase
- https://github.com/metabase/metabase/blob/v0.62.1/src/metabase/glossary/api.clj
- https://github.com/metabase/metabase/commit/0a0589299cfd
- https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.1
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/metabase-before-0.63.1-missing-function-lev
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86116?
CVE-2026-86116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Metabase versions before 0.63.1 fail to enforce data analyst permission checks on glossary API endpoints, allowing any authenticated user to create, modify, and delete glossary entries. Attackers can ...
How severe is CVE-2026-86116?
CVE-2026-86116 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.