CVE-2024-1597
CVE-2024-1597 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0465
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
pgjdbc, the PostgreSQL JDBC Driver, allows attacker to inject SQL if using PreferQueryMode=SIMPLE. Note this is not the default. In the default mode there is no vulnerability. A placeholder for a numeric value must be immediately preceded by a minus. There must be a second placeholder for a string value after the first placeholder; both must be on the same line. By constructing a matching string payload, the attacker can inject SQL to alter the query,bypassing the protections that parameterized queries bring against SQL Injection attacks. Versions before 42.7.2, 42.6.1, 42.5.5, 42.4.4, 42.3.9, and 42.2.28 are affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1597?
- pgjdbc, the PostgreSQL JDBC Driver, allows attacker to inject SQL if using PreferQueryMode=SIMPLE. Note this is not the default. In the default mode there is no vulnerability. A placeholder for a numeric value must be immediately preceded by a minus. There must be a second placeholder for a string value after the first placeholder; both must be on the same line. By constructing a matching string payload, the attacker can inject SQL to alter the query,bypassing the protections that parameterized queries bring against SQL Injection attacks. Versions before 42.7.2, 42.6.1, 42.5.5, 42.4.4, 42.3.9, and 42.2.28 are affected.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1597?
- CVE-2024-1597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-1597 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1597?
- CVE-2024-1597 primarily affects Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1597?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-1597 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1597 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0465.
- When was CVE-2024-1597 published?
- CVE-2024-1597 was published on 2024-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/02/6
- https://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-24rp-q3w6-vc56
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00007.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/TZQTSMESZD2RJ5XBPSXH3TIQVUW5DIUU/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240419-0008/
- https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/jdbc_connector/latest/01_jdbc_rel_notes/
- https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/security/assessments/cve-2024-1597/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00017.html
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/double-dash-double-trouble-a-subtle-sql-injection-flaw/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql_jdbc_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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