Path Traversal in Greenplum-Db Gpdb
CVE-2023-31131
Greenplum Database (GPDB) is an open source data warehouse based on PostgreSQL. In versions prior to 6.22.3 Greenplum Database used an unsafe methods to extract tar files within GPPKGs. greenplum-db is vulnerable to path traversal leading to arbitrary file writes. An attacker can use this vulnerability to overwrite data or system files potentially leading to crash or malfunction of the system. Any files which are accessible to the running process are at risk. All users are requested to upgrade to Greenplum Database version 6.23.2 or higher. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.007 (51.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Greenplum-db Gpdb — versions < 6.22.3
- Vmware Greenplum_database
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31131?
- CVE-2023-31131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greenplum-Db Gpdb, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2023-05-15.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31131?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-31131 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.