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CVE-2026-72898

CRITICAL · CVSS 10 EPSS 10.40% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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Metabase is vulnerable to a critical SQL injection flaw that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the '/reset_password' endpoint, potentially granting them full administrator access to the Metabase instance. Organizations utilizing Metabase should prioritize patching this vulnerability immediately to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches. This risk is particularly significant for any deployment of Metabase that handles sensitive or critical data.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links

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CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Unknown

Added to KEV: 2026-08-11

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.

CVE
CVE-2026-72898
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
10
EPSS
10.40%

Original NVD 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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