# CVE-2026-72898: Metabase SQL injection via password reset endpoint

> CVE-2026-72898: Metabase SQL injection via password reset endpoint. CVSS 10.0 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-72898
Last updated: 2026-08-12T15:18:30Z

- Published: 2026-08-10 17:55 UTC · Updated: 2026-08-12 15:18 UTC · Assigner: cisa-cg
- CVSS: 10.0 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Critical · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 98.6%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-08-11, federal due date 2026-08-14, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-89

## 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.

## CISA 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 vendors and products

- Metabase: Metabase

## Tracked companies

- [Metabase](https://rewindex.com/company/metabase.md)
- [Metabase Cloud](https://rewindex.com/company/metabase-cloud.md)

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72898)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72898)
- [https://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-vwf4-m7j8-wcjf](https://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-vwf4-m7j8-wcjf)
- [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf\_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-222-01.json](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-222-01.json)
- [https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72898](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72898)
- [https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-update](https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-update)

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Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-72898 · Markdown: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-72898.md · JSON: https://rewindex.com/api/v1/cves/CVE-2026-72898 · Data licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · Generated 2026-10-26T03:13:28.225Z