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CVE-2026-50148 metabase CVE debrief
A critical vulnerability was discovered in Metabase, an open-source business intelligence and embedded analytics tool. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-50148, allows a Metabase user with permission to add or edit a database connection to achieve remote code execution on the Metabase server. This is possible by configuring a Snowflake connection to an attacker-controlled server, exploiting a flaw in the Snowflake JDBC driver that can write arbitrary files anywhere on the Metabase host. The vulnerability affects Metabase versions 1.54.0 through 1.54.23, 1.55.0 through 1.55.23, 1.56.0 through 1.56.24, 1.57.0 through 1.57.18, 1.58.0 through 1.58.13, 1.59.0 through 1.59.9, and 1.60.0 through 1.60.3.
- Vendor
- metabase
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 10
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-20
Who should care
Administrators and users of Metabase versions 1.54.0 through 1.54.23, 1.55.0 through 1.55.23, 1.56.0 through 1.56.24, 1.57.0 through 1.57.18, 1.58.0 through 1.58.13, 1.59.0 through 1.59.9, and 1.60.0 through 1.60.3 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update to a patched version.
Technical summary
The vulnerability in Metabase arises from a flawed Snowflake JDBC driver that can write arbitrary files on the Metabase host. By configuring a Snowflake connection to a malicious server, an attacker can replace one of Metabase's database driver files, leading to remote code execution within the Metabase process. The issue has been fixed in versions 1.54.24, 1.55.24, 1.56.25, 1.57.19, 1.58.14, 1.59.10, and 1.60.4. The vulnerability requires a Metabase user with permission to add or edit a database connection.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Metabase to a patched version (1.54.24, 1.55.24, 1.56.25, 1.57.19, 1.58.14, 1.59.10, or 1.60.4)
- Restrict database connection permissions to trusted users
- Monitor for suspicious database connection attempts
- Implement additional security measures, such as network segmentation and intrusion detection
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-15T16:16:47.963Z and last modified on 2026-07-20T16:17:04.317Z. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. There is limited information available about the vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor. The vulnerability affects Metabase versions 1.54.0 through 1.54.23, 1.55.0 through 1.55.23, 1.56.0 through 1.56.24, 1.57.0 through 1.57.18, 1.58.0 through 1.58.13, 1.59.0 through 1.59.9, and 1.60.0 through 1.60.3.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-50148 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-50148 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
- Source reference
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-15T16:16:47.963Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis.