CVE-2020-25696
High
Description
A flaw was found in the psql interactive terminal of PostgreSQL in versions before 13.1, before 12.5, before 11.10, before 10.15, before 9.6.20 and before 9.5.24. If an interactive psql session uses \gset when querying a compromised server, the attacker can execute arbitrary code as the operating system account running psql. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Postgresql
PublishedNov 23, 2020
First seenNov 23, 2020
Weakness typeCWE-183CWE-183
How to fix
Update
- postgresql postgresql9.5.24, 9.6.20, 10.15, 11.10, 12.5, 13.1 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| postgresql postgresql | 9.5.0 ≤ v < 9.5.24, 9.6.0 ≤ v < 9.6.20, 10.0 ≤ v < 10.15, 11.0 ≤ v < 11.10, 12.0 ≤ v < 12.5, 13.0 ≤ v < 13.1 | 9.5.24, 9.6.20, 10.15, 11.10, 12.5, 13.1 |
| debian debian_linux | 9.0 | — |
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