CVE-2024-10979

HIGH EPSS 90.1%
Published Nov 14, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Nov 14, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
90.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-15
CWE-610

Affected Products 6

VendorProductVersionRange
postgresqlpostgresql*≥12.0  –  <12.21
postgresqlpostgresql*≥13.0  –  <13.17
postgresqlpostgresql*≥14.0  –  <14.14
postgresqlpostgresql*≥15.0  –  <15.9
postgresqlpostgresql*≥16.0  –  <16.5
postgresqlpostgresql*≥17.0  –  <17.1

References 4

  • github.com https://github.com/fmora50591/postgresql-env-vuln/blob/main/README.md
    ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
  • lists.debian.org https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00011.html
  • security.netapp.com https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250110-0003/
    Third Party Advisory
  • postgresql.org https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2024-10979/
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.