CVE-2025-12763
Command injection vulnerability allowing arbitrary command execution on Windows
Description
pgAdmin 4 versions up to 9.9 are affected by a command injection vulnerability on Windows systems. This issue is caused by the use of shell=True during backup and restore operations, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by providing specially crafted file path input.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12763
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 |
Solution
- Update pgAdmin 4 to a non-vulnerable version.
- Avoid using shell=True in backup/restore operations.
- Sanitize user-supplied input for file paths.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-12763.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9323 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12763 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-12763
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pgAdmin 4 versions up to 9.9 are affected by a command injection vulnerability on Windows systems. This issue is caused by the use of shell=True during backup and restore operations, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by providing specially crafted file path input. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Reference https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9323