CVE-2024-4215: Pgadmin4 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2mvc-557g-5638
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CVSS 7.4
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-4215 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.4) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Pgadmin4 libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves pgadmin is affected by a multi-factor authentication bypass vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.

CVE-2024-4215 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-4215
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2mvc-557g-5638
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Pgadmin4
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-4215

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pgadmin4 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

pgadmin4 fixed: 8.6 
pip install pgadmin4>=8.6
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show pgadmin4

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-4215, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show pgadmin4

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pgadmin4 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.6), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show pgadmin4 command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Pgadmin4, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

pgAdmin <= 8.5 is affected by a multi-factor authentication bypass vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker with knowledge of a legitimate account’s username and password may authenticate to the application and perform sensitive actions within the application, such as managing files and executing SQL queries, regardless of the account’s MFA enrollment status.

CVE-2024-4215 Affected Pgadmin4 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pgadmin4
pypi/pgadmin4
PyPI
< 8.6
8.6

References

NVD — CVE-2024-4215 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4215
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7425
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/commit/f4761f55f7cf6d56d6c5129f921393b0b47fd976
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T2YFVCB4HCXU3FQBZ5XTWJZWSZUDNCXE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4215?
CVE-2024-4215 is a security vulnerability in Pgadmin4 involving pgAdmin is affected by a multi-factor authentication bypass vulnerability under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Pgadmin4 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.6 across affected packages: pgadmin4.
What version fixes CVE-2024-4215?
Upgrading to 8.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pgadmin4 affected?
Yes, pgadmin4 is affected in releases prior to 8.6. Upgrade your dependency to 8.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-4215?
CVE-2024-4215 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-4215?
CVE-2024-4215 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-4215?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show pgadmin4'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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