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CVE-2010-3781

6.0 · MEDIUM

The PL/php add-on 1.4 and earlier for PostgreSQL does not properly protect script execution by a different SQL user identity within the same session, which allows remote authenticated users to gain…

Published Oct 6, 2010alvaro_herreraCWE-264EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2010-3781 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting alvaro_herrera pl\/php. It was published on October 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The PL/php add-on 1.4 and earlier for PostgreSQL does not properly protect script execution by a different SQL user identity within the same session, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via crafted script code in a SECURITY DEFINER function, a related issue to CVE-2010-3433.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alvaro_herrera. Update pl\/php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
alvaro_herrerapl\/php0Affected

References

Refwww.postgresql.org/about/news.1244Refwww.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-1.htmlRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6645Refwww.postgresql.org/about/news.1244Refwww.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-1.htmlRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6645

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3781?

CVE-2010-3781 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting alvaro_herrera pl\/php. It was published on October 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-3781?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3781?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alvaro_herrera. Update pl\/php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-3781?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-3781 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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