CVE-2026-72898
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.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Aug 11, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Aug 14, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- Attacked 5 days before the vulnerability was made public
- Confirmed by sensors, not only by reports
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.
Source: CISA KEV · Sep 26, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Sep 22, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| metabase | metabase | < 0.58.24 |
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