CVE-2026-72898
Metabase SQL Injection Vulnerability
Metabase Metabase
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 11 August 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 14 August 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 94.2%, which is higher than 99.8% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-72898 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-72898.
What does CVE-2026-72898 affect?
CVE-2026-72898 affects Metabase Metabase. 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-72898?
CVE-2026-72898 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 94.2%, higher than 99.8% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 14 August 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-72898?
Apply the vendor patch for Metabase Metabase as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.