CVE-2025-12762: Remote Code Execution vulnerability when restoring PLAIN-format SQL dumps in server mode (pgAdmin 4)

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

pgAdmin versions up to 9.9 are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that occurs when running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. This issue allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pgAdmin pgAdmin<=9.9
pip/pgadmin4<9.10
9.10
pgAdmin Pgadmin 4 Postgresql<9.10

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Weakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12762?

CVE-2025-12762 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability, which is considered highly severe.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12762?

To remediate CVE-2025-12762, upgrade to pgAdmin version 10.0 or later.

3

What versions of pgAdmin are affected by CVE-2025-12762?

CVE-2025-12762 impacts all pgAdmin versions up to and including 9.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-12762?

CVE-2025-12762 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2025-12762 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-12762 can be exploited remotely when pgAdmin is running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files.

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