CVE-2019-10208

Name: CVE-2019-10208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-29T19:15:16.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10208 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was discovered in postgresql versions 9.4.x before 9.4.24, 9.5.x before 9.5.19, 9.6.x before 9.6.15, 10.x before 10.10 and 11.x before 11.5 where arbitrary SQL statements can be executed given a suitable SECURITY DEFINER function. An attacker, with EXECUTE permission on the function, can execute arbitrary SQL as the owner of the function.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was discovered in postgresql versions 9.4.x before 9.4.24, 9.5.x before 9.5.19, 9.6.x before 9.6.15, 10.x before 10.10 and 11.x before 11.5 where arbitrary SQL statements can be executed given a suitable SECURITY DEFINER function. An attacker, with EXECUTE permission on the function, can execute arbitrary SQL as the owner of the function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.24
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.5.0, < 9.5.19
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.6.0, < 9.6.15
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 10.0, < 10.10
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 11.0, < 11.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00043.html
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10208Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1960/Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00043.html
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10208Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1960/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10208?

How severe is CVE-2019-10208?

CVE-2019-10208 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10208?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-10208?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST