CVE-2023-38646

Metabase open source before 0.46.6.1 and Metabase Enterprise before 1.46.6.1 allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, at the server's…

published July 21, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary server commands in Metabase versions before 0.46.6.1—talk about a vulnerability that’s alarmingly simple! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in and cook in the kitchen without any checks—yikes! This vulnerability lets attackers step into the server’s kitchen and whip up whatever malicious dish they fancy without any need for a reservation. 🍽️ The implications are absolutely devastating: attackers could gain full control of the server, potentially compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even bringing the server down entirely. With no authentication barrier, this becomes a playground for malicious actors! ⚠️

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in and cook in the kitchen without any checks—yikes! This vulnerability lets attackers step into the server’s kitchen and whip up whatever malicious dish they fancy without any need for a reservation. 🍽️ This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the Metabase server without requiring any authentication, leveraging its command-execution functionality. This is a significant security risk for both open-source and enterprise versions before 0.46.6.1.

What to do

The implications are absolutely devastating: attackers could gain full control of the server, potentially compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even bringing the server down entirely. With no authentication barrier, this becomes a playground for malicious actors! ⚠️ To protect your environment, immediately upgrade to Metabase version 0.46.6.1 or later. Additionally, make sure to review and restrict server permissions where possible to minimize exposure. Don’t forget to check affected versions: 0.45.4.1, 1.45.4.1, 0.44.7.1, 1.44.7.1, 0.43.7.2, and 1.43.7.2! 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your Metabase installation and keep those servers safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.98677 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2023-07-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUL 00:00Z
    Metabase open source before 0.46.6.1 and Metabase Enterprise before 1.46.6.1 allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, at the server's…
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