Vulnerability Description
The Windows installer for PostgreSQL 9.5 - 12 invokes system-provided executables that do not have fully-qualified paths. Executables in the directory where the installer loads or the current working directory take precedence over the intended executables. An attacker having permission to add files into one of those directories can use this to execute arbitrary code with the installer's administrative rights.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 9.5, < 9.5.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201001-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/2038/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/11/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201001-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/2038/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/11/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10733?
CVE-2020-10733 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). The Windows installer for PostgreSQL 9.5 - 12 invokes system-provided executables that do not have fully-qualified paths. Executables in the directory where the installer loads or the current working ...
How severe is CVE-2020-10733?
CVE-2020-10733 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10733?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.