diff --git a/cve_bin_tool/cvedb.py b/cve_bin_tool/cvedb.py
index ea5b8b9885..0aad507049 100644
--- a/cve_bin_tool/cvedb.py
+++ b/cve_bin_tool/cvedb.py
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ class CVEDB:
             metric_score REAL,
             metric_field TEXT,
             FOREIGN KEY(cve_number) REFERENCES cve_severity(cve_number),
-            FOREIGN KEY(metric_id) REFERENCES metrics(metric_id)
+            FOREIGN KEY(metric_id) REFERENCES metrics(metrics_id)
         )
         """,
         "metrics": """