CVE-2026-72898
Metabase SQL injection via password reset endpoint
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 10, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 10, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-72898
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Update Metabase to the latest version.
- Apply security patches from vendor advisories.
- Review and sanitize all user inputs.
- Restrict database access to necessary privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Metabase', 'product': 'Metabase', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.58.0', 'lessThan': 'x.58.24', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.58.24'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.59.0', 'lessThan': 'x.59.21', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.59.21'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.60.0', 'lessThan': 'x.60.17', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.60.17'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.61.0', 'lessThan': 'x.61.11', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.61.11'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.62.0', 'lessThan': 'x.62.9', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.62.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'x.63.0', 'lessThan': 'x.63.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'x.63.5'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-72898', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-10T17:14:52.872411Z'} Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-vwf4-m7j8-wcjf Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-222-01.json Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72898 Added Reference https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-update