CVE-2024-12745
CVE-2024-12745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amazon Redshift Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3568
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Amazon Redshift Connector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A SQL injection in the Amazon Redshift Python Connector v2.1.4 allows a user to gain escalated privileges via the get_schemas, get_tables, or get_columns Metadata APIs. Users are recommended to upgrade to the driver version 2.1.5 or revert to driver version 2.1.3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12745?
- A SQL injection in the Amazon Redshift Python Connector v2.1.4 allows a user to gain escalated privileges via the get_schemas, get_tables, or get_columns Metadata APIs. Users are recommended to upgrade to the driver version 2.1.5 or revert to driver version 2.1.3.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12745?
- CVE-2024-12745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-12745 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12745?
- CVE-2024-12745 affects Amazon Redshift Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12745?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-12745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3568.
- When was CVE-2024-12745 published?
- CVE-2024-12745 was published on 2024-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2024-015/
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/releases/tag/v2.1.5
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/security/advisories/GHSA-8gc2-vq6m-rwjw
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:amazon:redshift_connector:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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