#VU99562 Improper Authentication in pgAdmin - CVE-2024-9014

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99562

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
pgAdmin
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: PlanGenius Admin

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

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

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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.