CVE-2023-23554: Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in pg_ivm versions prior to 1.5.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-23554?

pg ivm: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-23554 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23554 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-23554 affect?

CVE-2023-23554 affects pg ivm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in pg_ivm versions prior to 1.5.1. When refreshing an IMMV, pg_ivm executes functions without specifying schema names. Under certain conditions, pg_ivm may be tricked to execute unexpect

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-23554 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting pg ivm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in pg_ivm versions prior to 1.5.1. When refreshing an IMMV, pg_ivm executes functions without specifying schema names. Under certain conditions, pg_ivm may be tricked to execute unexpected functions from other schemas with the IMMV owner's privilege. If this vulnerability is exploited, an unexpected function provided by an attacker may be executed with the privilege of the materialized view ow

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2023-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: sraoss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-07 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sraoss pg ivm UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.1

Fixed in: 1.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pg-ivm || rpm -q pg-ivm || pg-ivm --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pg-ivm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pg-ivm

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-23554?

pg ivm: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-23554 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23554 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-2023-23554 affect?

CVE-2023-23554 affects pg ivm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in pg_ivm versions prior to 1.5.1. When refreshing an IMMV, pg_ivm executes functions without specifying schema names. Under certain conditions, pg_ivm may be tricked to execute unexpect

How urgent is CVE-2023-23554?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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