CVE-2025-55283

aiven-db-migrate allows Privilege Escalation through use of psql during migration

Description

aiven-db-migrate is an Aiven database migration tool. Prior to 1.0.7, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows elevation to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during a migration from an untrusted source server. The vulnerability stems from psql executing commands embedded in a dump from the source server. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.7.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: aiven aiven-db-migrate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/aiven/aiven-db-migrate/security/advisories/GHSA-wqhc-grmj-fjvg vendor advisory
https://github.com/aiven/aiven-db-migrate/commit/36f6c7f7d06216975f625da0a1cb514253c4b3df patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55283?
CVE-2025-55283 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-55283?
To fix CVE-2025-55283, 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-2025-55283 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-55283 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-2025-55283?
CVE-2025-55283 affects aiven aiven-db-migrate.
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