Is CVE-2024-32888 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-32888 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-32888 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-32888 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-32888?

CVE-2024-32888 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-32888

CWE-89Published: May 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Amazon JDBC Driver for Redshift is a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in the Java Platform, Enterprise Editions. Prior to version 2.1.0.28, SQL injection is possible when using the non-default connection property `preferQueryMode=simple` in combination with application code which has a vulnerable SQL that negates a parameter value. There is no vulnerability in the driver when using the default, extended query mode. Note that `preferQueryMode` is not a supported parameter in Redshift JDBC driver, and is inherited code from Postgres JDBC driver. Users who do not override default settings to utilize this unsupported query mode are not affected. This issue is patched in driver version 2.1.0.28. As a workaround, do not use the connection property `preferQueryMode=simple`. (NOTE: Those who do not explicitly specify a query mode use the default of extended query mode and are not affected by this issue.)

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-32888 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.