CVE-2017-16082
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
70.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability was found within the pg module when the remote database or query specifies a specially crafted column name. There are 2 likely scenarios in which one would likely be vulnerable. 1) Executing unsafe, user-supplied sql which contains a malicious column name. 2) Connecting to an untrusted database and executing a query which returns results where any of the column names are malicious.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-06-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-16082?
A remote code execution vulnerability was found within the pg module when the remote database or query specifies a specially crafted column name. There are 2 likely scenarios in which one would likely be vulnerable. 1) Executing unsafe, user-supplied sql which contains a malicious column name. 2) Connecting to an untrusted database and executing a query which returns results where any of the column names are malicious.
Is CVE-2017-16082 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-16082 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 70.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16082?
CVE-2017-16082 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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