The PostgreSQL Global Development Group (also known as Postgres) has released an advisory to address a high severity vulnerability in PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL is a relational SQL database management system.
CVE-2025-1094 is an ‘improper neutralisation of quoting syntax’ vulnerability with a CVSSv3 score of 8.1. If exploited, a remote unauthenticated attacker could achieve SQL injection via sending a specially crafted SQL statement. Upon achieving SQL injection, the attacker could execute arbitrary code by abusing the psql tool.
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Source: NHS Digital
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