CVE-2021-22030: In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.14 and 6.17.0, certain statements execution led to the storage

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-22030 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting greenplum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.14 and 6.17.0, certain statements execution led to the storage of sensitive(credential) information in the logs of the database. A malicious user with access to logs can read sensitive(credentials) information about users

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2021-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: greenplum

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-19 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

greenplum greenplum UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.28.14 · >= 6.0.0 and < 6.17.0

Fixed in: 5.28.14, 6.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy greenplum || rpm -q greenplum || greenplum --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.28.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade greenplum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade greenplum

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison greenplum sudo apt install greenplum=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold greenplum

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list greenplum sudo dnf downgrade greenplum-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add greenplum

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-22030?

greenplum: upgrade to 5.28.14, 6.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-22030 being exploited?

CVE-2021-22030 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-22030 affect?

CVE-2021-22030 affects greenplum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.14 and 6.17.0, certain statements execution led to the storage of sensitive(credential) information in the logs of the database. A malicious user with access to logs can read sensitive(credent

How urgent is CVE-2021-22030?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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