Path Traversal in Metabase
CVE-2021-41277
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 (includi…
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
EPSS: 0.972 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 10.0 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Metabase — versions 1.40.3, >= 1.0.0, < 1.40.5, 0.40.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41277?
- CVE-2021-41277 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metabase, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 10.0/10. Published 2021-11-17.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41277?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 10.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-41277 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2021-41277 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-11-12), indicating it is being actively exploited. 71 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.