CVE-2020-10733

Description

The Windows installer for PostgreSQL 9.5 - 12 invokes system-provided executables that do not have fully-qualified paths. Executables in the directory where the installer loads or the current working directory take precedence over the intended executables. An attacker having permission to add files into one of those directories can use this to execute arbitrary code with the installer's administrative rights.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory postgresql.org Vendor Advisory postgresql.org
Affected: n/a PostgreSQL
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/11/ vendor advisory
https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/2038/ vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201001-0006/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10733?
CVE-2020-10733 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-10733?
To fix CVE-2020-10733, 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-2020-10733 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-10733 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-10733?
CVE-2020-10733 affects n/a PostgreSQL.
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