CVE-2025-55283
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Publication date: 2025-08-18
Last updated on: 2025-08-21
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| aiven | aiven-db-migrate | to 1.0.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-77 | The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-55283 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the aiven-db-migrate tool used for PostgreSQL database migrations. Before version 1.0.7, when migrating from an untrusted source server, the tool uses psql to execute commands embedded in the database dump. This allows an attacker with high privileges to escalate to superuser inside the PostgreSQL database by executing unauthorized commands during the migration process. The vulnerability arises because psql executes embedded commands in the dump, enabling privilege escalation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges on the source server to escalate their privileges to superuser within the target PostgreSQL database during migration. This can lead to full control over the database, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. The attack is network-based, has low complexity, requires no user interaction, and results in a scope change with severe impacts on the database system. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can focus on identifying usage of vulnerable versions of aiven-db-migrate (prior to 1.0.7) performing migrations from untrusted source servers, especially where psql is used to restore dumps. Since the vulnerability involves psql executing embedded commands in dumps, monitoring for psql commands invoked during migration processes is useful. Additionally, inspecting migration logs or running processes for psql usage instead of pg_restore can help. Specific commands to check the version of aiven-db-migrate include: `aiven-db-migrate --version`. To detect running psql restore commands, you can use: `ps aux | grep psql`. Network monitoring for database migration traffic from untrusted sources may also help. However, no explicit detection commands are provided in the resources. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include upgrading aiven-db-migrate to version 1.0.7 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed by replacing psql with pg_restore for database restores. Additionally, avoid performing migrations from untrusted source servers until the upgrade is applied. Using the patched version ensures safer migration processes by preventing execution of embedded commands in dumps. These steps reduce the risk of privilege escalation to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during migration. [1]