CVE-2017-16082

Public Exploit

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability was found within the pg module when the remote database or query specifies a specially crafted column name. There are 2 likely scenarios in which one would likely be vulnerable. 1) Executing unsafe, user-supplied sql which contains a malicious column name. 2) Connecting to an untrusted database and executing a query which returns results where any of the column names are malicious.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 71.59% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory node-postgres.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne pg node module
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16082?
CVE-2017-16082 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16082?
To fix CVE-2017-16082, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16082 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16082 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~72% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16082?
CVE-2017-16082 affects HackerOne pg node module.
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