SQL Injection in Postgresql

CVE-2019-10208

A flaw was discovered in postgresql versions 9.4.x before 9.4.24, 9.5.x before 9.5.19, 9.6.x before 9.6.15, 10.x before 10.10 and 11.x before 11.5 where arbitrary SQL statements can be executed given a suitable SECURITY DEFINER function. An attacker, with EXECUTE permission on the function, can execute arbitrary SQL as the owner of the function.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.022 (80.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Postgresql — versions all 11.x before 11.5, all 10.x before 10.10, all 9.6.x before 9.6.15

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10208?
CVE-2019-10208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-10-29.
How severe is CVE-2019-10208?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-10208 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.