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CVE-2024-12745

8.0 · HIGH

A SQL injection in the Amazon Redshift Python Connector v2.1.4 allows a user to gain escalated privileges via the get_schemas, get_tables, or get_columns Metadata APIs.

Published Dec 24, 2024CWE-89EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2024-12745 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A SQL injection in the Amazon Redshift Python Connector v2.1.4 allows a user to gain escalated privileges via the get_schemas, get_tables, or get_columns Metadata APIs. Users are recommended to upgrade to the driver version 2.1.5 or revert to driver version 2.1.3.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2024-015/GitHubgithub.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/releases/tag/v2.1.5GitHubgithub.com/aws/amazon-redshift-python-driver/security/advisories/GHSA-8gc2-vq6m-rwjw

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12745?

CVE-2024-12745 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12745?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-12745?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-12745?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-12745 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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