# CVE-2025-12763: Command injection vulnerability allowing arbitrary command execution on Windows

CVE-2025-12763 is fixed in pgAdmin 4 on 1 platform by pgAdmin 4 9.10 (version 9.10), released November 10, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-12763
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8
- EPSS: 0.0091
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 13, 2025
- Weakness: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12763

## Description

pgAdmin 4 versions up to 9.9 are affected by a command injection vulnerability on Windows systems. This issue is caused by the use of shell=True during backup and restore operations, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by providing specially crafted file path input.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | pgAdmin 4 | 9.10 | [pgAdmin 4 9.10](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/postgresql.pgadmin-9.10.md) | Nov 10, 2025 |

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