What is CVE-2016-7048?

CVE-2016-7048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-08-20.

How severe is CVE-2016-7048?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2016-7048 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Postgresql

CVE-2016-7048

The interactive installer in PostgreSQL before 9.3.15, 9.4.x before 9.4.10, and 9.5.x before 9.5.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download software.

EPSS: 0.049 (91.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Postgresql
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7048?: CVE-2016-7048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-08-20.
How severe is CVE-2016-7048?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-7048 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.