CVE-2024-3116: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability through the validate binary path API in pgAdmin 4
First published: Thu Apr 04 2024(Updated: )
pgAdmin <= 8.4 is affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability through the validate binary path API. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting PGAdmin, posing a severe risk to the database management system's integrity and the security of the underlying data.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pgadmin4 | <8.5 | 8.5 |
| pgAdmin 4 | <=8.4 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3116
- https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7326
- https://gist.github.com/aelmokhtar/689a8be7e3bd535ec01992d8ec7b2b98
- https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/commit/fbbbfe22dd468bcfef1e1f833ec32289a6e56a8b
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GIF5T34JTTYRGIN5YPT366BDFG6452A2
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-27jx-ffw8-xrqv (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GIF5T34JTTYRGIN5YPT366BDFG6452A2/
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-pgadmin-cve-2024-3116
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 has a severe risk level as it allows remote code execution on affected servers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3116?
To mitigate CVE-2024-3116, update pgAdmin to version 8.5 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 affects pgAdmin versions up to and including 8.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-3116?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-3116 through the validate binary path API to execute arbitrary code.
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