CVE-2024-27289: pgx SQL Injection — Fix

Description

pgx is a PostgreSQL driver and toolkit for Go. Prior to version 4.18.2, SQL injection can occur when all of the following conditions are met: the non-default simple protocol is used; 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; and both parameter values must be user-controlled. The problem is resolved in v4.18.2. As a workaround, do not use the simple protocol or do not place a minus directly before a placeholder.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pgx_project	pgx	< 4.18.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/jackc/pgx/commit/f94eb0e2f96782042c96801b5ac448f44f0a81df https://github.com/jackc/pgx/security/advisories/GHSA-m7wr-2xf7-cm9p https://github.com/jackc/pgx/commit/f94eb0e2f96782042c96801b5ac448f44f0a81df https://github.com/jackc/pgx/security/advisories/GHSA-m7wr-2xf7-cm9p

Other References

https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/double-dash-double-trouble-a-subtle-sql-injection-flaw/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27289? +

pgx is a PostgreSQL driver and toolkit for Go. Prior to version 4.18.2, SQL injection can occur when all of the following conditions are met: the non-default simple protocol is used; 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; and both parameter values must be user-controlled. The problem is resolved in v4.18.2. As a workaround, do not use the simple protocol or do not place a minus directly before a placeholder. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27289? +

CVE-2024-27289 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27289? +

CVE-2024-27289 affects products from pgx_project, specifically: pgx. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27289? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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