CVE-2024-49042 Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit a command injection flaw in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server extensions to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-49042?
CVE-2024-49042 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, published on 12 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49042?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Azure Database for Postgresql Flexible Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49042 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2024-49042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rf9w-7f29-2cx2.