EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server up to 15.3.x uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server up to 11.21.31/12.16.19/13.12.15/14.8.x/15.3.x. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-41117. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server up to 11.21.31/12.16.19/13.12.15/14.8.x/15.3.x. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 11.21.32, 12.x before 12.16.20, 13.x before 13.12.16, 14.x before 14.9.0, and 15.x before 15.4.0. It contain packages, standalone packages, and functions that run SECURITY DEFINER but are inadequately secured against search_path attacks.

The weakness was shared 12/12/2023. The advisory is shared for download at enterprisedb.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-41117 since 08/23/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 11.21.32, 12.16.20, 13.12.16, 14.9.0 or 15.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-45636). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Postgres Advanced Server 11.21.32/12.16.20/13.12.16/14.9.0/15.4.0

Timelineinfo

08/23/2023 🔍
12/12/2023 +111 days 🔍
12/12/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2026 +781 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: enterprisedb.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247464
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2023 08:51
Updated: 01/31/2026 23:29
Changes: 12/12/2023 08:51 (47), 01/02/2024 07:57 (12), 05/28/2025 05:07 (16), 01/31/2026 23:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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