CVE-2023-2454

Description

schema_element defeats protective search_path changes; It was found that certain database calls in PostgreSQL could permit an authed attacker with elevated database-level privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory postgresql.org
Affected: n/a postgresql
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2454 third party advisory
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2023-2454/ vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230706-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2454?
CVE-2023-2454 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2454?
To fix CVE-2023-2454, 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-2023-2454 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2454 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-2023-2454?
CVE-2023-2454 affects n/a postgresql.
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