CVE-2023-2454
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2454 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. schema_element defeats protective search_path changes; It was found that certain database calls in PostgreSQL could permit an authed attacker with elevated database-level privileges to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
schema_element defeats protective search_path changes; It was found that certain database calls in PostgreSQL could permit an authed attacker with elevated database-level privileges to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 11.0, < 11.20 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 12.0, < 12.15 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 13.0, < 13.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 14.0, < 14.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 15.0, < 15.3 |
| Redhat | Software Collections | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2454Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2023-2454/Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2454Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2023-2454/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2454?
schema_element defeats protective search_path changes; It was found that certain database calls in PostgreSQL could permit an authed attacker with elevated database-level privileges to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-2454?
CVE-2023-2454 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2454?
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.
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