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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
2026-07-30
Advisory published
2026-07-15
Advisory updated
2026-07-30

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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-50148 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50148

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-50148 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50148

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.