PostgreSQL code execution | CVE-2023-39417

NAME
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PostgreSQL code execution

Platforms Affected:
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 11
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 12
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 13
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 14
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 15

Risk Level:
7.1

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION
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PostgreSQL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the extension script. By sending a specially crafted request using @extowner@, @extschema@, or @extschema:…@ inside a quoting construct, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code as the bootstrap superuser.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Network



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