CVE-2024-3116: Pgadmin4 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-27jx-ffw8-xrqv
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CVSS 7.4
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-3116 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Pgadmin4 libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves pgadmin remote code execution (rce) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.5.

CVE-2024-3116 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-3116
GHSA Identifier GHSA-27jx-ffw8-xrqv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command 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-2024-3116

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: 8.5 
pip install pgadmin4>=8.5
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-2024-3116, 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 8.5), 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. 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 <= 8.4 is affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability through the validate binary path API. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting PGAdmin, posing a severe risk to the database management system's integrity and the security of the underlying data.

CVE-2024-3116 Affected Pgadmin4 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pgadmin4
pypi/pgadmin4
PyPI
< 8.5
8.5

References

NVD — CVE-2024-3116 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3116
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7326
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/commit/fbbbfe22dd468bcfef1e1f833ec32289a6e56a8b
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/aelmokhtar/689a8be7e3bd535ec01992d8ec7b2b98
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/GIF5T34JTTYRGIN5YPT366BDFG6452A2
www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remo... WEB
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-pgadmin-cve-2024-3116

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 is a security vulnerability in Pgadmin4 involving pgAdmin Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Pgadmin4 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.5 across affected packages: pgadmin4.
What version fixes CVE-2024-3116?
Upgrading to 8.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pgadmin4 affected?
Yes, pgadmin4 is affected in releases prior to 8.5. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) 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-2024-3116?
CVE-2024-3116 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-3116?
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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