Amazon Redshift Python Connector 2.1.4 Metadata API get_schemas/get_tables/get_columns sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Amazon Redshift Python Connector 2.1.4. This affects the function get_schemas/get_tables/get_columns of the component Metadata API. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-12745. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Amazon Redshift Python Connector 2.1.4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function get_schemas/get_tables/get_columns of the component Metadata API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A SQL injection in the Amazon Redshift Python Connector v2.1.4 allows a user to gain escalated privileges via the get_schemas, get_tables, or get_columns Metadata APIs. Users are recommended to upgrade to the driver version 2.1.5 or revert to driver version 2.1.3.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-12745 since 12/18/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214313 (RedShift Python Connector < 2.1.5 (CVE-2024-12745)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214313). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 214313
Nessus Name: RedShift Python Connector < 2.1.5 (CVE-2024-12745)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Redshift Python Connector 2.1.5

Timelineinfo

12/18/2024 🔍
12/24/2024 +6 days 🔍
12/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/15/2025 +295 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12745 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12745
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289264

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2024 17:58
Updated: 10/15/2025 03:20
Changes: 12/24/2024 17:58 (78), 01/18/2025 00:44 (2), 10/15/2025 03:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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