CVE-2026-72898: Metabase SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

Metabase allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL via the '/resetpassword' database endpoint and gain administrator access to the connected Metabase instance.

Other sources

Metabase contains a SQL Injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL into the Metabase application database, which can give them administrator access to the instance. From there, the attacker could change the application configuration, steal stored credentials for the connected databases, read any data accessible through those connections, and export data.

— CISA

Affected Software

14 affected components
Metabase
Metabase Metabase
Metabase Metabase>=0.58.0<0.58.24
Metabase Metabase>=0.59.0<0.59.21
Metabase Metabase>=0.60.0<0.60.17
Metabase Metabase>=0.61.0<0.61.11
Metabase Metabase>=0.62.0<0.62.9
Metabase Metabase>=0.63.0<0.63.5
Metabase Metabase>=1.58.0<1.58.24
Metabase Metabase>=1.59.0<1.59.21
Metabase Metabase>=1.60.0<1.60.17
Metabase Metabase>=1.61.0<1.61.11
Metabase Metabase>=1.62.0<1.62.9
Metabase Metabase>=1.63.0<1.63.5

Remediation

Information

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Patch Available

https://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-vwf4-m7j8-wcjf

Patch Available

https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-update

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 11, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72898?

CVE-2026-72898 has been rated with a critical severity score of 10.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72898?

To mitigate CVE-2026-72898, ensure you are using the latest version of Metabase that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-72898?

The risk associated with CVE-2026-72898 is rated at 87, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72898?

CVE-2026-72898 is classified as an SQL Injection vulnerability.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2026-72898?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-72898 by sending crafted requests to the '/reset_password' endpoint to inject arbitrary SQL.

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