CVE-2025-61385 pg8000 SQL injection vulnerability via a specially crafted Python list input
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted input in the pg8000 library, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-61385?
CVE-2025-61385 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in tlocke pg8000 1.31.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted Python list input to function pg8000.native.literal.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61385?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including pg8000.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pg8000 PyPI | All versions | 1.31.5 |
pg8000 PyPI | All versions | 1.31.5 |
pg8000 PyPI | All versions | 1.31.5 |
How do I fix CVE-2025-61385?
Upgrade pg8000 to 1.31.5 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2025-61385 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-61385 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wq2g-r956-j8cc, PYSEC-2026-1766.