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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2025-12819

Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path paramete...

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path parameter in the StartupMessage.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PgbouncerPgbouncer< 1.25.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-12819?

CVE-2025-12819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path paramete...

How severe is CVE-2025-12819?

CVE-2025-12819 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12819?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pgbouncer Pgbouncer.