CVE-2022-39362: Metabase vulnerable to arbitrary SQL execution from queryhash

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, unsaved SQL queries are auto-executed, which could pose a possible attack vector. 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 automatically executes ad-hoc native queries. Now the native editor shows the query and gives the user the option to manually run the query if they want.

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-2022-39362?

CVE-2022-39362 is a vulnerability in Metabase data visualization software versions prior to 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 that allows unsaved SQL queries to be auto-executed, creating a possible attack vector.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-39362?

CVE-2022-39362 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

How can I check if my version of Metabase is affected by CVE-2022-39362?

To check if your version of Metabase is affected, compare the version number with the vulnerable 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.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-39362?

To fix CVE-2022-39362, update Metabase to one of the patched 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.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-39362?

More information about CVE-2022-39362 can be found in the Metabase GitHub repository and the Metabase security advisories.

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