Vulnerability Description
The pgAdmin server includes an HTTP API that is intended to be used to validate the path a user selects to external PostgreSQL utilities such as pg_dump and pg_restore. The utility is executed by the server to determine what PostgreSQL version it is from. Versions of pgAdmin prior to 6.17 failed to properly secure this API, which could allow an unauthenticated user to call it with a path of their choosing, such as a UNC path to a server they control on a Windows machine. This would cause an appropriately named executable in the target path to be executed by the pgAdmin server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pgadmin | Pgadmin 4 | < 6.17 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/5593Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproMailing List
- https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/5593Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4223?
CVE-2022-4223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The pgAdmin server includes an HTTP API that is intended to be used to validate the path a user selects to external PostgreSQL utilities such as pg_dump and pg_restore. The utility is executed by the ...
How severe is CVE-2022-4223?
CVE-2022-4223 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4223?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pgadmin Pgadmin 4, Fedoraproject Fedora.