CVE-2024-6238: pgAdmin 4 Installation Directory permission issue

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6238?

To fix CVE-2024-6238, ensure the installation directory permissions are set correctly to restrict unauthorized access.

Q: Which versions of pgAdmin are affected by CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 affects pgAdmin versions up to and including 8.8.

Q: On which platforms does CVE-2024-6238 exist?

CVE-2024-6238 exists on Debian and RHEL 8 platforms.

Q: What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 involves an installation directory permission issue that can be exploited by attackers.

Published Jun 25, 2024

Updated

pgAdmin <= 8.8 has an installation Directory permission issue. Because of this issue, attackers can gain unauthorised access to the installation directory on the Debian or RHEL 8 platforms.

Affected Software

2 affected components

pgAdmin pgAdmin 4<=8.8

pgAdmin Pgadmin 4 Postgresql<8.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade pgAdmin 4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.8

Event History

Jun 25, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:12 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6238?

To fix CVE-2024-6238, ensure the installation directory permissions are set correctly to restrict unauthorized access.

Which versions of pgAdmin are affected by CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 affects pgAdmin versions up to and including 8.8.

On which platforms does CVE-2024-6238 exist?