Metabase · Metabase
CVE-2021-41277
GeoJSON URL validation can expose server files and environment variables to unauthorized users
What it is
Metabase is an open source data analytics platform. In affected versions a security issue has been discovered with the custom GeoJSON map (`admin->settings->maps->custom maps->add a map`) support and potential local file inclusion (including environment variables). URLs were not validated prior to being loaded. This issue is fixed in a new maintenance release (0.40.5 and 1.40.5), and any subsequent release after that. If you’re unable to upgrade immediately, you can mitigate this by including rules in your reverse proxy or load balancer or WAF to provide a validation filter before the application.
CISA: Metabase contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in the custom map support in the API to read GeoJSON formatted data.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: December 3, 2024
More exploited flaws from Metabase
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | SQL Injection | Metabase | Critical 10.0 | 99% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.