CVE-2025-61385
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-61385 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the pg8000 Python PostgreSQL adapter. Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands by passing specially crafted Python lists to the pg8000.native.literal function. This affects applications using pg8000 1.31.4 that process untrusted input through this function.
💻 Affected Systems
- pg8000
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the database server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation within the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if input validation and parameterized queries are properly implemented elsewhere in the application.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the attacker to control input passed to the vulnerable function. Public proof-of-concept exists in the vulnerability research repository.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.31.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://codeberg.org/tlocke/pg8000/commit/8663c746b02286c32f19c385f0e2e5da9e4fa140
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update pg8000 using pip: pip install --upgrade pg8000
2. Verify version is 1.31.5 or later
3. No application restart required for Python applications, but restart if using in long-running processes
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all inputs passed to pg8000.native.literal function
Use Parameterized Queries
allReplace direct use of pg8000.native.literal with proper parameterized queries throughout the application
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
- Use web application firewalls (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if application uses pg8000 version 1.31.4 and calls pg8000.native.literal with user-controlled inputCheck Version:
python -c "import pg8000; print(pg8000.__version__)"Verify Fix Applied:
Verify pg8000 version is 1.31.5 or later and test that SQL injection attempts are properly blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns
- Multiple failed login attempts from single source
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- SQL syntax in application layer traffic
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND ("pg8000.native.literal" OR "SQL syntax error") AND severity=HIGH