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CVE-2024-4545

7.7 · HIGH

All versions of EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) from 15.0 prior to 15.7.0 and from 16.0 prior to 16.3.0 may allow users using edbldr to bypass role permissions from pg_read_server_files.

Published May 14, 2024CWE-269EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2024-4545 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

All versions of EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) from 15.0 prior to 15.7.0 and from 16.0 prior to 16.3.0 may allow users using edbldr to bypass role permissions from pg_read_server_files. This could allow low privilege users to read files to which they would not otherwise have access.

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.

References

Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/15/epas_rel_notes/Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/latest/epas_rel_notes/Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/advisories/cve20244545/Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/15/epas_rel_notes/Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/epas/latest/epas_rel_notes/Refwww.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/advisories/cve20244545/

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4545?

CVE-2024-4545 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-4545?

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-2024-4545?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-4545 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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