Remote code execution in Metabase

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU50662

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Metabase: 0.36.0-snapshot - 1.37.8

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:metabase:metabase:0.36.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:metabase:metabase:0.37.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:metabase:metabase:1.37.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.36.11
https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.37.9
https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v1.37.9

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.