CVE-2024-10979
Published: Nov 14, 2024
Modified: Nov 3, 2025
CVSS v3.1
8.8
Description
Incorrect control of environment variables in PostgreSQL PL/Perl allows an unprivileged database user to change sensitive process environment variables (e.g. PATH). That often suffices to enable arbitrary code execution, even if the attacker lacks a database server operating system user. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | PostgreSQL | affected 17 - < 17.1affected 16 - < 16.5affected 15 - < 15.9affected 14 - < 14.14affected 13 - < 13.17+1 more versions |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
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