Vulnerability in Postgresql

CVE-2020-25694

A flaw was found in PostgreSQL versions before 13.1, before 12.5, before 11.10, before 10.15, before 9.6.20 and before 9.5.24. If a client application that creates additional database connections only reuses the basic connection parameters while dropping security-relevant parameters, an opportunity for a man-in-the-middle attack, or the ability to observe clear-text transmissions, could exist. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)

EPSS: 0.016 (72.9th 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
  • Debian Debian_linux — versions 9.0
  • N/a Postgresql — versions All PostgreSQL versions before 13.1, before 12.5, before 11.10, before 10.15, before 9.6.20 and before 9.5.24

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25694?
CVE-2020-25694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2020-11-16.
How severe is CVE-2020-25694?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-25694 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.