How severe is CVE-2023-31043?

CVE-2023-31043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31043?

CVE-2023-31043 affects Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31043?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-31043 published?

CVE-2023-31043 was published on 2023-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31043

CVE-2023-31043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server
Published: 2023-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EnterpriseDB EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 14.6.0 logs unredacted passwords in situations where optional parameters are used with CREATE/ALTER USER/GROUP/ROLE, and redacting was configured with edb_filter_log.redact_password_commands. The fixed versions are 10.23.33, 11.18.29, 12.13.17, 13.9.13, and 14.6.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31043?: EnterpriseDB EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 14.6.0 logs unredacted passwords in situations where optional parameters are used with CREATE/ALTER USER/GROUP/ROLE, and redacting was configured with edb_filter_log.redact_password_commands. The fixed versions are 10.23.33, 11.18.29, 12.13.17, 13.9.13, and 14.6.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-31043?: CVE-2023-31043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31043?: CVE-2023-31043 affects Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31043 published?: CVE-2023-31043 was published on 2023-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enterprisedb:postgres_advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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