CVE-2024-4545

EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) authenticated file read permissions bypass using edbldr

Description

All versions of EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) from 15.0 prior to 15.7.0 and from 16.0 prior to 16.3.0 may allow users using edbldr to bypass role permissions from pg_read_server_files. This could allow low privilege users to read files to which they would not otherwise have access.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: EnterpriseDB EDB Postgres Advanced Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/15/epas_rel_notes/
https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/latest/epas_rel_notes/
https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/advisories/cve20244545/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4545?
CVE-2024-4545 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4545?
To fix CVE-2024-4545, 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-2024-4545 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-4545 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-2024-4545?
CVE-2024-4545 affects EnterpriseDB EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
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