CVE-2026-72898
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Remote SQL Injection in Metabase Leading to Admin Access

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government

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.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-72898
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55690

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metabase metabase *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Metabase allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code through the '/reset_password' endpoint. This can lead to unauthorized administrator access to the Metabase instance.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for Metabase instances exposed to the internet and verifying if they are vulnerable to SQL injection via the /reset_password endpoint. Use network scanning tools like Nmap to identify Metabase instances and test the endpoint with crafted requests to confirm vulnerability.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control over your Metabase instance, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting sensitive data stored within it.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, violating GDPR or HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Metabase to the latest patched version to address the SQL injection vulnerability in the '/reset_password' endpoint. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the '/reset_password' endpoint or restricting network access to Metabase instances until the update is applied.

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