CVE-2024-43613: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43613 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting azure database for postgresql flexible server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-12 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure database for postgresql flexible server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.0 and < 12.20 · >= 13.0 and < 13.16 · >= 14.0 and < 14.13 · >= 15.0 and < 15.8 · >= 16.0 and < 16.4

Fixed in: 12.20, 13.16, 14.13, 15.8, 16.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server || rpm -q azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server || azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server

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 12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server sudo apt install azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo apt-mark hold azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server sudo dnf downgrade azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add azure-database-for-postgresql-flexible-server

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-2024-43613?

azure database for postgresql flexible server: upgrade to 12.20, 13.16, 14.13, 15.8, 16.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43613 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43613 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-2024-43613 affect?

CVE-2024-43613 affects azure database for postgresql flexible server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2024-43613?

Priority 47/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

PostgreSQL vulnerabilities · Azure vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-49042 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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