CVE-2023-38646

CVE-2023-38646 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metabase with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 98% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

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 privilege level. Authentication is not required for exploitation. The other fixed versions are 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 privilege level. Authentication is not required for exploitation. The other fixed versions are 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-38646?
CVE-2023-38646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38646 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 98% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38646?
CVE-2023-38646 primarily affects Metabase. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38646?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38646 published?
CVE-2023-38646 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (2)

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