CVE-2025-5690 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

PostgreSQL Anonymizer v2.0 and v2.1 contain a vulnerability that allows a masked user to bypass the masking rules defined on a table and read the original data using a database cursor or the --insert option of pg_dump. This problem occurs only when dynamic masking is enabled, which is not the default setting. The problem is resolved in version 2.2.1

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://gitlab.com/dalibo/postgresql_anonymizer/-/issues/531

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-5690?

CVE-2025-5690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). PostgreSQL Anonymizer v2.0 and v2.1 contain a vulnerability that allows a masked user to bypass the masking rules defined on a table and read the original data using a database cursor or the --insert ...

How severe is CVE-2025-5690?

CVE-2025-5690 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5690?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.