How severe is CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-6238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6238?

CVE-2024-6238 affects Pgadmin Pgadmin 4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6238?

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-2024-6238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47366.

When was CVE-2024-6238 published?

CVE-2024-6238 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6238

Q: What is CVE-2024-6238?

pgAdmin <= 8.8 has an installation Directory permission issue. Because of this issue, attackers can gain unauthorised access to the installation directory on the Debian or RHEL 8 platforms.

CVE-2024-6238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pgadmin Pgadmin 4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47366
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Pgadmin Pgadmin 4
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pgAdmin <= 8.8 has an installation Directory permission issue. Because of this issue, attackers can gain unauthorised access to the installation directory on the Debian or RHEL 8 platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6238?: pgAdmin <= 8.8 has an installation Directory permission issue. Because of this issue, attackers can gain unauthorised access to the installation directory on the Debian or RHEL 8 platforms.
How severe is CVE-2024-6238?: CVE-2024-6238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6238?: CVE-2024-6238 affects Pgadmin Pgadmin 4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6238?: 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-2024-6238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47366.
When was CVE-2024-6238 published?: CVE-2024-6238 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7605

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pgadmin:pgadmin_4:*:*:*:*:*:postgresql:*:*

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