SQL Injection Vulnerability in PostgreSQL by PostgreSQL Global Development Group
CVE-2020-25695

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Postgresql
Status
Postgresql
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 November 2020

Summary

An identified vulnerability in PostgreSQL allows attackers with permissions to create non-temporary objects in at least one schema to execute arbitrary SQL functions as a superuser. This flaw compromises the data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, posing significant risks to organizations that utilize this database management system. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

postgresql All PostgreSQL versions before 13.1, before 12.5, before 11.10, before 10.15, before 9.6.20 and before 9.5.24

References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1894425
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201202-0003/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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