CVE-2021-38140

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The set_user extension module before 2.0.1 for PostgreSQL allows a potential privilege escalation using RESET SESSION AUTHORIZATION after set_user().

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 9.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-269

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 10, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-38140: Critical severity, CVSS 9.8 | Vulnix