CVE-2022-24855 XSS vulnerability in Metabase

High 8.7 Published 14 Apr 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

An XSS vulnerability in Metabase's internal endpoint allows attackers to execute scripts, potentially leading to phishing and account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-24855?

CVE-2022-24855 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in metabase, published on 14 Apr 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Metabase is an open source business intelligence and analytics application. In affected versions Metabase ships with an internal development endpoint `/_internal` that can allow for cross site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to phishing attempts with malicious links that could lead to account takeover. Users are advised to either upgrade immediately, or block access in your firewall to `/_internal` endpoints for Metabase. The following patches (or greater versions) are available: 0.42.4 and 1.42.4, 0.41.7 and 1.41.7, 0.40.8 and 1.40.8.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metabase Metabase.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24855?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-24855 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24855 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wjw6-wm9w-7ggr.