CVE-2025-8715

PostgreSQL pg_dump newline in object name executes arbitrary code in psql client and in restore target server

Description

Improper neutralization of newlines in pg_dump in PostgreSQL allows a user of the origin server to inject arbitrary code for restore-time execution as the client operating system account running psql to restore the dump, via psql meta-commands inside a purpose-crafted object name. The same attacks can achieve SQL injection as a superuser of the restore target server. pg_dumpall, pg_restore, and pg_upgrade are also affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, and 13.22 are affected. Versions before 11.20 are unaffected. CVE-2012-0868 had fixed this class of problem, but version 11.20 reintroduced it.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • To block attacks against the psql client, use "pg_restore --dbname" instead of restore methods that involve "psql". To block SQL injection against the restore target server, revoke the CREATE permission from non-superusers at the origin server.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: n/a PostgreSQL
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2025-8715/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8715?
CVE-2025-8715 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8715?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2025-8715: To block attacks against the psql client, use "pg_restore --dbname" instead of restore methods that involve "psql". To block SQL injection against the restore target server, revoke the CREATE permission from non-superusers at the origin server.
Is CVE-2025-8715 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8715 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-2025-8715?
CVE-2025-8715 affects n/a PostgreSQL.
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