Vulnerability identifier: #VU71622

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23629

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Metabase
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Metabase

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote user can add himself to dashboard subscriptions created by users with more data privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Metabase: 0.43.0 - 0.43.7, 1.43.0 - 1.43.7, 0.44.0 - 0.44.6, 1.44.0 - 1.44.6, 0.45.0 - 0.45.2, 1.45.0 - 1.45.2

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External links
http://github.com/metabase/metabase/security/advisories/GHSA-ch8f-hhq9-7gv5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.