# CVE-2024-3116: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability through the validate binary path API in pgAdmin 4

CVE-2024-3116 is fixed in pgAdmin 4 on 1 platform by pgAdmin 4 8.14 (version 8.14), released December 9, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3116
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8
- EPSS: 0.6582
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 4, 2024
- Weakness: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3116

## Description

pgAdmin <= 8.4 is affected by a  Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability through the validate binary path API. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting PGAdmin, posing a severe risk to the database management system's integrity and the security of the underlying data.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | pgAdmin 4 | 8.14 | [pgAdmin 4 8.14](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/postgresql.pgadmin-8.14.md) | Dec 9, 2024 |

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