CVE-2024-10979
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
6.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Incorrect control of environment variables in PostgreSQL PL/Perl allows an unprivileged database user to change sensitive process environment variables (e.g. PATH). That often suffices to enable arbitrary code execution, even if the attacker lacks a database server operating system user. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-11-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-10979?
Incorrect control of environment variables in PostgreSQL PL/Perl allows an unprivileged database user to change sensitive process environment variables (e.g. PATH). That often suffices to enable arbitrary code execution, even if the attacker lacks a database server operating system user. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.
Is CVE-2024-10979 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-10979 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 6.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-10979?
CVE-2024-10979 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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