Postgresql · Postgresql · CVE-2020-14350
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
PostgreSQL versions prior to 12.4
PostgreSQL versions prior to 11.9
PostgreSQL versions prior to 10.14
PostgreSQL versions prior to 9.6.19
PostgreSQL versions prior to 9.5.23
**Description**
The issue is related to PostgreSQL extensions not using the search path safely in their installation scripts. This could allow an attacker with sufficient privileges to trick an administrator into executing a specially crafted script during the installation or update of such an extension, potentially leading to unauthorized access to confidential data, disruption of data integrity, and denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 12.4, update to version 12.4 or later.
For versions prior to 11.9, update to version 11.9 or later.
For versions prior to 10.14, update to version 10.14 or later.
For versions prior to 9.6.19, update to version 9.6.19 or later.
For versions prior to 9.5.23, update to version 9.5.23 or later.