set_user Extension Module up to 2.0.0 on PostgreSQL improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in set_user Extension Module up to 2.0.0 on PostgreSQL. This impacts the function set_user. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-38140. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in set_user Extension Module up to 2.0.0 on PostgreSQL. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function set_user. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/11/2021. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-38140. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: set_user Extension Module 2.0.1

Timelineinfo

08/05/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-38140 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38140
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180530

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2021 11:41
Updated: 08/15/2021 14:39
Changes: 08/11/2021 11:41 (19), 08/11/2021 11:42 (20), 08/15/2021 14:39 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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