CVE-2025-13780
Remote Code Execution vulnerability when restoring PLAIN-format SQL dumps in server mode (pgAdmin 4)
Description
pgAdmin versions up to 9.10 are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that occurs when running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. This issue allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 11, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 12, 2025, 3:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 |
Solution
- Update pgAdmin to a patched version.
- Avoid restoring from PLAIN-format dump files.
- Apply vendor security updates immediately.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-13780 has a 4 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2025-13780.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9368 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-13780 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-13780
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2025-13780
PoC for CVE-2025-13780
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Proof of concept for CVE-2025-13780
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-13780 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Critical pgAdmin Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Shell Commands on the Host
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Daily CyberSecurity
Critical pgAdmin RCE (CVE-2025-13780) Flaw Bypasses Fix, Allowing Server Takeover Via Malicious Database Restore
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-13780 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-94 -
New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Dec. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pgAdmin versions up to 9.10 are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that occurs when running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. This issue allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L Added Reference https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9368