Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38140
The set_user extension module before 2.0.1 for PostgreSQL allows a potential privilege escalation using RESET SESSION AUTHORIZATION after set_user().
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2021-38140
- cpe:2.3:a:set_user_project:set_user:*:*:*:*:*:postgresql:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38140
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 61 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38140
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38140
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38140
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https://github.com/pgaudit/set_user/releases/tag/REL2_0_1
Release REL2_0_1 · pgaudit/set_user · GitHubRelease Notes;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/pgaudit/set_user/compare/REL2_0_0...REL2_0_1
Comparing REL2_0_0...REL2_0_1 · pgaudit/set_user · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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