CVE-2023-30625: rudder-server is part of RudderStack, an open source Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-30625?

rudder-server: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-30625 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30625 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-2023-30625 affect?

CVE-2023-30625 affects rudder-server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). rudder-server is part of RudderStack, an open source Customer Data Platform (CDP). Versions of rudder-server prior to 1.3.0-rc.1 are vulnerable to SQL injection. This issue may lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to the `rudder` role in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-30625?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-30625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting rudder-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

rudder-server is part of RudderStack, an open source Customer Data Platform (CDP). Versions of rudder-server prior to 1.3.0-rc.1 are vulnerable to SQL injection. This issue may lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to the `rudder` role in PostgresSQL having superuser permissions by default. Version 1.3.0-rc.1 contains patches for this issue.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	85.8% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: rudderstack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rudderstack rudder-server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rudder-server || rpm -q rudder-server || rudder-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rudder-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rudder-server

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: Rudder Server SQLI Remote Code Execution
Nuclei scan template: Rudder Server < 1.3.0-rc.1 - SQL Injection

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-2023-30625?

rudder-server: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-30625 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30625 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-2023-30625 affect?

CVE-2023-30625 affects rudder-server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). rudder-server is part of RudderStack, an open source Customer Data Platform (CDP). Versions of rudder-server prior to 1.3.0-rc.1 are vulnerable to SQL injection. This issue may lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to the `rudder` role in

How urgent is CVE-2023-30625?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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