pgAdmin 4 up to 9.7 cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in pgAdmin 4 up to 9.7. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross-domain policy. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-9636. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in pgAdmin 4 up to 9.7 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

pgAdmin <= 9.7 is affected by a Cross-Origin Opener Policy (COOP) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the OAuth flow, potentially leading to unauthorised account access, account takeover, data breaches, and privilege escalation.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-9636 since 08/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 269915 (Fedora 42 : pgadmin4 (2025-3c80b660e0)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (269915) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1968). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source pgAdmin

Productinfo

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Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.9
CNA Vector (PostgreSQL): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-domain policy
CWE: CWE-942 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 269915
Nessus Name: Fedora 42 : pgadmin4 (2025-3c80b660e0)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: pgAdmin 4 9.8

Timelineinfo

08/28/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/12/2025 +37 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 9114
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-9636 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9636
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322600
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1968 - pgAdmin: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:43
Updated: 10/12/2025 01:35
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:43 (62), 09/05/2025 01:53 (7), 10/10/2025 08:15 (2), 10/12/2025 01:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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