CVE-2026-72898
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitMetabase allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL via the '/reset_password' database endpoint and gain administrator access to the connected Metabase instance.
Published Aug 10, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-55690
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-72898 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v4) affecting Metabase.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Metabase 0.63.2-r1, Metabase x.58.24, Metabase x.59.21.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
10.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Aug 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: 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.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MetabaseMetabase | >= x.58.0 | 0.58.24 |
Patched Releases
Metabase
0.63.2-r1, x.58.24, x.59.21, x.60.17, x.61.11, x.62.9, x.63.5, 0.58.24, 0.59.21, 0.60.17, 0.61.11, 0.62.9, 0.63.5, 1.58.24, 1.59.21, 1.60.17, 1.61.11, 1.62.9, 1.63.5
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 6, 2026
Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 10, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 11, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 11, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Metabase versions >= x.58.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Aug 11, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 14, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Metabase 0.63.2-r1, Metabase x.58.24, Metabase x.59.21.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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