CVE-2021-38140 Privilege escalation in n/a
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the PostgreSQL set_user extension allows attackers to regain original privileges after switching users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38140?
CVE-2021-38140 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The set_user extension module before 2.0.1 for PostgreSQL allows a potential privilege escalation using RESET SESSION AUTHORIZATION after set_user().
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Set User Project Set User.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-38140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fj7-2258-8pjp.