Remote code execution in pgAdmin

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU87340

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2044

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data inside the file management functionality. A remote attacker can can load and deserialize remote pickle objects and gain code execution.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability does not require authentication for Windows installations, however authentication is requires for Linux based installations.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pgAdmin: 1.0 - 8.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:pgadmin:pgadmin:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:pgadmin:pgadmin:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:pgadmin:pgadmin:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7258
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rj98-crf4-g69w
https://www.shielder.com/advisories/pgadmin-path-traversal_leads_to_unsafe_deserialization_and_rce

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.