How severe is CVE-2023-41120?

CVE-2023-41120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41120?

CVE-2023-41120 affects Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-41120 published?

CVE-2023-41120 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41120

CVE-2023-41120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 11.21.32, 12.x before 12.16.20, 13.x before 13.12.16, 14.x before 14.9.0, and 15.x before 15.4.0. It permits an authenticated user to use DBMS_PROFILER to remove all accumulated profiling data on a system-wide basis, regardless of that user's permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41120?: An issue was discovered in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 11.21.32, 12.x before 12.16.20, 13.x before 13.12.16, 14.x before 14.9.0, and 15.x before 15.4.0. It permits an authenticated user to use DBMS_PROFILER to remove all accumulated profiling data on a system-wide basis, regardless of that user's permissions.
How severe is CVE-2023-41120?: CVE-2023-41120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41120?: CVE-2023-41120 affects Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41120 published?: CVE-2023-41120 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/advisories/cve202341120/

Affected products (1)

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

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