CVE-2024-4215: The Multi Factor Authentication bypass vulnerability in pgAdmin 4
pgAdmin <= 8.5 is affected by a multi-factor authentication bypass vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker with knowledge of a legitimate account’s username and password may authenticate to the application and perform sensitive actions within the application, such as managing files and executing SQL queries, regardless of the account’s MFA enrollment status.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
pip/pgadmin4to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4215?
CVE-2024-4215 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4215?
To fix CVE-2024-4215, upgrade to pgAdmin version 8.6 or later.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-4215 allow?
CVE-2024-4215 allows attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication if they have the correct username and password.
Which versions of pgAdmin are affected by CVE-2024-4215?
Versions of pgAdmin up to and including 8.5 are affected by CVE-2024-4215.
What actions can be performed by an attacker exploiting CVE-2024-4215?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-4215 can perform sensitive actions within the application, compromising account security.