CVE-2018-1115

9.1 CRITICAL 4% exploit odds Fix listed Other Server

What it is

postgresql before versions 10.4, 9.6.9 is vulnerable in the adminpack extension, the pg_catalog.pg_logfile_rotate() function doesn't follow the same ACLs than pg_rorate_logfile. If the adminpack is added to a database, an attacker able to connect to it could exploit this to force log rotation.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 3.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-05-10 19:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-08 22:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.1 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-05-10 19:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-08 22:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
Record status: Modified

Affected

PostgreSQL < 9.6.9
PostgreSQL < 10.4
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Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record