Auth bypass in Postgresql
CVE-2020-1720
A flaw was found in PostgreSQL's "ALTER ... DEPENDS ON EXTENSION", where sub-commands did not perform authorization checks. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw in certain configurations to perform drop objects such as function, t…
EPSS: 0.012 (63.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.1 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Postgresql
- Red Hat Postgresql — versions 12.2, 11.7, 10.12
- Redhat Decision_manager — versions 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 8.0
- Redhat Software_collections
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1720?
- CVE-2020-1720 is a low-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 3.1/10. Published 2020-03-17.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1720?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-1720 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.