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
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
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