CVE-2023-2454

Name: CVE-2023-2454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-09T19:15:09.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230706-0006/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2023-2454/Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2454Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230706-0006/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2023-2454/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2454?

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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Source: NVD / NIST