CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-72898

CVSS v3

10

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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 Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/11/2026
Patch Due Date
8/14/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
8/10/2026
Last Modified
8/12/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72898?

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.

Is CVE-2026-72898 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-72898 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 8/14/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-72898?

CVE-2026-72898 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-72898 affecting your environment?

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