Authorization Bypass in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server
CVE-2023-41118

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Enterprisedb

Status
Postgres Advanced Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-41118?

An issue was identified in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server, allowing authenticated users to circumvent authorization measures. This flaw enables users to execute various file operations, such as reading, writing, copying, renaming, and deleting, on directories set up by superusers via the CREATE DIRECTORY command. This vulnerability poses a significant risk by potentially exposing sensitive data and compromising system integrity.

References

https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/advisories/cve...

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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CVE-2023-41118 : Authorization Bypass in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server