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CVE-2025-55282

Aiven Aiven-db-migrate path traversal

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.72%
  1. Published18 Aug 2025

Description

aiven-db-migrate is an Aiven database migration tool. Prior to 1.0.7, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a user to elevate to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during a migration from an untrusted source server. By exploiting a lack of search_path restriction, an attacker can override pg_catalog and execute untrusted operators as a superuser. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.7.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Aiven Aiven-db-migrate< 1.0.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-55282 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-55282 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.72%.

How severe is CVE-2025-55282?

CVE-2025-55282 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-55282?

Affected products include Aiven Aiven-db-migrate.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55282?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Aiven Aiven-db-migrate 1.0.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.