CVE-2022-39359: Metabase's GeoJSON validation doesn't prevent redirects to blocked URLs

Published Oct 26, 2022
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Updated

Metabase is data visualization software. Prior to versions 0.44.5, 1.44.5, 0.43.7, 1.43.7, 0.42.6, 1.42.6, 0.41.9, and 1.41.9, custom GeoJSON map URL address would follow redirects to addresses that were otherwise disallowed, like link-local or private-network. This issue is patched in versions 0.44.5, 1.44.5, 0.43.7, 1.43.7, 0.42.6, 1.42.6, 0.41.9, and 1.41.9. Metabase no longer follow redirects on GeoJSON map URLs. An environment variable MBCUSTOMGEOJSONENABLED was also added to disable custom GeoJSON completely (true by default).

Affected Software

8 affected components
Metabase>=0.41.0<0.41.9
Metabase>=0.42.0<0.42.6
Metabase>=0.43.0<0.43.7
Metabase>=0.44.0<0.44.5
Metabase>=1.41.0<1.41.9
Metabase>=1.42.0<1.42.6
Metabase>=1.43.0<1.43.7
Metabase>=1.44.0<1.44.5

Event History

Oct 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-39359?

CVE-2022-39359 is a vulnerability in Metabase data visualization software that allows custom GeoJSON map URLs to follow redirects to disallowed addresses.

2

What versions of Metabase are affected by CVE-2022-39359?

Metabase versions 0.41.0 to 0.41.9, 0.42.0 to 0.42.6, 0.43.0 to 0.43.7, 0.44.0 to 0.44.5, 1.41.0 to 1.41.9, 1.42.0 to 1.42.6, 1.43.0 to 1.43.7, and 1.44.0 to 1.44.5 are affected by CVE-2022-39359.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39359?

CVE-2022-39359 has a severity value of 6.5 which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-39359?

To fix CVE-2022-39359, upgrade to Metabase versions 0.44.5, 1.44.5, 0.43.7, 1.43.7, 0.42.6, 1.42.6, 0.41.9, or 1.41.9 which have the patch for this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-39359?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-39359 on the Metabase GitHub repository and the Metabase security advisories page.

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