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CVE-2023-22626

7.5 · HIGH

PgHero before 3.1.0 allows Information Disclosure via EXPLAIN because query results may be present in an error message.

Published Jan 5, 2023CWE-209EPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-2023-22626 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PgHero before 3.1.0 allows Information Disclosure via EXPLAIN because query results may be present in an error message. (Depending on database user privileges, this may only be information from the database, or may be information from file contents on the database server.)

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22626?

CVE-2023-22626 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-22626?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-22626?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2023-22626?

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