Is CVE-2025-12762 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-12762 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-12762 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-12762 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-12762?

CVE-2025-12762 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-12762

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 13, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

pgAdmin versions up to 9.9 are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that occurs when running in server mode and performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. This issue allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in pgAdmin allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server when performing restores from PLAIN-format dump files. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data. The absence of an EPSS score means the likelihood of exploitation is not yet quantified, but its critical severity warrants immediate attention.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators using pgAdmin should upgrade to versions beyond 9.9 to address this RCE vulnerability. Exercise caution when restoring from PLAIN-format dump files and ensure their integrity.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-12762 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 9.8.