CRITICAL Score: 9.1/10

Vulnerability Summary

pgAdmin versions up to 9.9 are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that occurs when running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. This issue allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data.

Technical Analysis

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-12762
  • Published: 2025-11-13
  • Status: Active Threat

How to Fix & Protect

System administrators are advised to update the affected software immediately. Additionally, securing your network traffic prevents attackers from exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities remotely.

# Generic Patch Command
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Secure Your Traffic

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