CVE-2023-5002

Pgadmin4: remote code execution by an authenticated user

Description

A flaw was found in pgAdmin. This issue occurs when the pgAdmin server HTTP API validates the path a user selects to external PostgreSQL utilities such as pg_dump and pg_restore. Versions of pgAdmin prior to 7.6 failed to properly control the server code executed on this API, allowing an authenticated user to run arbitrary commands on the server.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 17.33% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2239164 third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/6763 patch issue tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2S24D3S2GVNGTDNE6SF2OQSOPU3H72UW/ mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VIRTMQZEE6K7RD37ERZ2UFYFLEUXLQU3/ mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5002?
CVE-2023-5002 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5002?
To fix CVE-2023-5002, 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-2023-5002 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5002 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5002?
CVE-2023-5002 affects .
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