CVE-2025-13780
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-11
Last updated on: 2025-12-19
Assigner: PostgreSQL
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pgadmin | pgadmin_4 | to 9.10 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade pgAdmin to a version later than 9.10 where the issue has been resolved (such as version 9.11 or later). Avoid performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files using the "\restrict" option until the patch is applied. Additionally, restrict access to the pgAdmin server to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious restore operations. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue in pgAdmin versions up to 9.10. It occurs when pgAdmin is running in server mode and restores are performed from PLAIN-format dump files. An attacker can exploit this to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, which can compromise the integrity and security of the database management system and the underlying data. This poses a critical risk including potential data loss, unauthorized data access, and disruption of database services.