OAuth2 authentication bypass in pgAdmin



| Updated: 2025-02-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-9014
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 pgAdmin
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor PlanGenius Admin

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU99562

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9014

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in OAuth2 authentication. A remote attacker can obtain the client ID and secret and bypass authentication process.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pgAdmin: 8.0 - 8.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7945


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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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