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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1707 affects pgAdmin 4 version 9.11 in server mode during restores from PLAIN-format dump files. A logged-in attacker with pgAdmin web access can interfere with an active restore and cause command execution on the pgAdmin host. Treat this as high priority where pgAdmin server mode is used by multiple users or exposed beyond trusted administrators.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for shared or network-accessible pgAdmin 9.11 servers, especially where database restores are routine. The business risk is host-level command execution from an authenticated web user during restore activity. If pgAdmin is limited to trusted administrators and no PLAIN restores occur, urgency is lower but still requires vendor tracking.
Technical view
The issue is a restore restriction bypass via disclosure of a restore restriction key during active PLAIN-format restores. With pgAdmin web-interface access, an attacker can observe the restore process and race modification of the restore script so restricted meta-commands are re-enabled, leading to command execution on the pgAdmin host. The CVE assigns CVSS 7.4, CWE-284, affecting pgAdmin 4 9.11.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to pgAdmin 4 version 9.11 running in server mode, where an attacker has authenticated access to the pgAdmin web interface and can observe active PLAIN-format restore operations. Single-user desktop deployments or environments not using PLAIN-format restores appear less exposed based on the provided description.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild. Exploitation requires pgAdmin web access and timing around an active restore, but the source description characterizes command execution as reliable once those conditions are met.
Researcher notes
Evidence is currently limited to the CVE metadata and pgAdmin GitHub issue reference. No patch version, workaround, or exploitation-in-the-wild claim is present in the provided sources. Validation should focus on version, server mode, restore workflow, and access control boundaries rather than assuming all pgAdmin installations are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Check pgAdmin issue 9518 and vendor advisories for an official fix or workaround.
- Restrict pgAdmin web access to trusted administrators only.
- Avoid or tightly control PLAIN-format restores in server mode until guidance is available.
- Limit who can start, view, or manage restore operations in pgAdmin.
- Review pgAdmin host privileges to reduce impact of command execution.
Validation and detection
- Inventory pgAdmin deployments and identify any version 9.11 instances.
- Confirm whether affected instances run in server mode.
- Determine whether PLAIN-format dump restores are performed through pgAdmin.
- Review pgAdmin user access for non-administrative or broadly shared accounts.
- Monitor logs around restore operations for unexpected activity.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L3.13.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9518CVE reference · issue-tracking
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