CVE-2019-9193
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
93.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In PostgreSQL 9.3 through 11.2, the "COPY TO/FROM PROGRAM" function allows superusers and users in the 'pg_execute_server_program' group to execute arbitrary code in the context of the database's operating system user. This functionality is enabled by default and can be abused to run arbitrary operating system commands on Windows, Linux, and macOS. NOTE: Third parties claim/state this is not an issue because PostgreSQL functionality for ‘COPY TO/FROM PROGRAM’ is acting as intended. References state that in PostgreSQL, a superuser can execute commands as the server user without using the ‘COPY FROM PROGRAM’.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-04-01
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-46813
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-9193?
In PostgreSQL 9.3 through 11.2, the "COPY TO/FROM PROGRAM" function allows superusers and users in the 'pg_execute_server_program' group to execute arbitrary code in the context of the database's operating system user. This functionality is enabled by default and can be abused to run arbitrary operating system commands on Windows, Linux, and macOS. NOTE: Third parties claim/state this is not an issue because PostgreSQL functionality for ‘COPY TO/FROM PROGRAM’ is acting as intended. References state that in PostgreSQL, a superuser can execute commands as the server user without using the ‘COPY FROM PROGRAM’.
Is CVE-2019-9193 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-9193 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-9193?
CVE-2019-9193 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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