Aug 10, 2026 · ZeroDay Catalog
Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability Discovered in Metabase
A significant SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Metabase, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
What changed
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered in the Metabase application. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Metabase database, potentially leading to severe security breaches.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain administrator access, modify application settings, and extract sensitive information from connected databases.
Who is affected
The vulnerability primarily impacts users of the Metabase application, particularly those who have not implemented sufficient security measures.
Organizations utilizing Metabase for data analytics and business intelligence are at risk, especially if they expose the application to the internet without proper access controls.
- Metabase users and administrators.
- Organizations leveraging Metabase for data visualization.
- Businesses with sensitive data connected to Metabase.
What to do
Immediate action is recommended for all Metabase users to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Users should review their configurations and apply necessary security measures.
Consider restricting access to the Metabase application and implementing robust authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
- Audit current Metabase configurations for security weaknesses.
- Implement strict access controls to limit exposure.
- Regularly update Metabase to the latest version to ensure vulnerabilities are patched.