PostgreSQL up to 12.13/13.9/14.7/15.1 Client information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in PostgreSQL up to 12.13/13.9/14.7/15.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Client. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-41862. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 12.13/13.9/14.7/15.1 (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was published 02/19/2023. The advisory is shared at postgresql.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-41862 since 09/30/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236748 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0036: postgresql:13 (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0036)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 12.14, 13.10, 14.7 or 15.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at postgresql.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236748). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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NVD Base Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236748
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0036: postgresql:13 (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0036)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 12.14/13.10/14.7/15.2

Timelineinfo

09/30/2022 🔍
02/19/2023 +142 days 🔍
02/19/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/15/2025 +816 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: postgresql.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221505

Entryinfo

Created: 02/19/2023 21:01
Updated: 05/15/2025 20:13
Changes: 02/19/2023 21:01 (41), 02/20/2023 12:16 (3), 03/23/2023 12:17 (1), 03/23/2023 12:26 (9), 05/15/2025 20:13 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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