CVE-2021-33204

Name: CVE-2021-33204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-19T17:15:07.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33204 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the pg_partman (aka PG Partition Manager) extension before 4.5.1 for PostgreSQL, arbitrary code execution can be achieved via SECURITY DEFINER functions because an explicit search_path is not set.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the pg_partman (aka PG Partition Manager) extension before 4.5.1 for PostgreSQL, arbitrary code execution can be achieved via SECURITY DEFINER functions because an explicit search_path is not set.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pgxn	Pg Partman	< 4.5.1

References

https://github.com/pgpartman/pg_partman/commit/0b6565ad378c358f8a6cd1d48ddc482eb7f854d3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pgpartman/pg_partman/compare/v4.5.0...v4.5.1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210625-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pgpartman/pg_partman/commit/0b6565ad378c358f8a6cd1d48ddc482eb7f854d3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pgpartman/pg_partman/compare/v4.5.0...v4.5.1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210625-0006/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33204?

In the pg_partman (aka PG Partition Manager) extension before 4.5.1 for PostgreSQL, arbitrary code execution can be achieved via SECURITY DEFINER functions because an explicit search_path is not set.

How severe is CVE-2021-33204?

CVE-2021-33204 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33204?

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-2021-33204?

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Source: NVD / NIST