CVE-2025-1094: Improper neutralization of quoting syntax in PostgreSQL libpq functions PQescapeLiteral(), PQescapeIdentifier(

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HIGH 8.1REMOTE

CVE-2025-1094 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of quoting syntax in PostgreSQL libpq functions PQescapeLiteral(), PQescapeIdentifier(), PQescapeString(), and PQescapeStringConn() allows a database input provider to achieve SQL injection in certain usage patterns. Specifically, SQL injection requires the application to use the function result to construct input to psql, the PostgreSQL interactive terminal. Similarly, improper neutralization of quoting syntax in Postgr

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	90.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-149
Published	2025-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): PostgreSQL

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

Timeline

2025-02-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · byobu · FIXED · 7.23-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-08f2b53446 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-08f2b53446

Ubuntu 25.04 · postgresql-17 · NOT AFFECTED

Ubuntu 25.10 · postgresql-17 · NOT AFFECTED

Ubuntu 24.04 · postgresql-16 · FIXED · 16.8-0ubuntu0.24.04.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postgresql-16 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' postgresql-16)" ge "16.8-0ubuntu0.24.04.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Ubuntu 24.10 · postgresql-16 · FIXED · 16.8-0ubuntu0.24.10.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postgresql-16 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' postgresql-16)" ge "16.8-0ubuntu0.24.10.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Ubuntu 22.04 · postgresql-14 · FIXED · 14.17-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postgresql-14 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' postgresql-14)" ge "14.17-0ubuntu0.22.04.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 12 · postgresql-15 · FIXED · 15.11-0+deb12u1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postgresql-15 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' postgresql-15)" ge "15.11-0+deb12u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · postgresql-17 · FIXED · 17.3-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postgresql-17 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' postgresql-17)" ge "17.3-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 7 Extended Lifecycle Support · postgresql · FIXED · postgresql-9.2.24-9.el7_9.3

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2025:3978 rpm -q postgresql

RHEL 8 · libpq · FIXED · libpq-13.20-1.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2025:1737 rpm -q libpq

RHEL 8.2 Advanced Update Support · libpq · FIXED · libpq-12.7-1.el8_2.2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2025:1720 rpm -q libpq

RHEL 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support · libpq · FIXED · libpq-13.20-1.el8_4

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2025:1735 rpm -q libpq

RHEL 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service · libpq · FIXED · libpq-13.20-1.el8_4

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2025:1735 rpm -q libpq

Alpine 3.20 · postgresql15 · FIXED · postgresql15-15.11-r0

apk add --upgrade postgresql15 apk info -v postgresql15

Alpine 3.20 · postgresql16 · FIXED · postgresql16-16.8-r0

apk add --upgrade postgresql16 apk info -v postgresql16

Alpine 3.20 · postgresql14 · FIXED · postgresql14-14.17-r0

apk add --upgrade postgresql14 apk info -v postgresql14

Alpine 3.21 · postgresql16 · FIXED · postgresql16-16.8-r0

apk add --upgrade postgresql16 apk info -v postgresql16

Amazon Linux 2023 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2023-2025-870 · source

sudo dnf update --advisory=ALAS2023-2025-870

Amazon Linux 2 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2-2025-2866 · source

sudo yum update --advisory=ALAS2-2025-2866

Public exploits and detection

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

GitHub PoC: soltanali0/CVE-2025-1094-Exploit (38 stars)
GitHub PoC: ishwardeepp/CVE-2025-1094-PoC-Postgre-SQLi (6 stars)
GitHub PoC: skraft9/CVE-2024-12356 (2 stars)
GitHub PoC: B1ack4sh/Blackash-CVE-2025-1094
GitHub PoC: aninfosec/CVE-2025-1094
Metasploit: BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1094?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1094 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1094 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-2025-1094 affect?

CVE-2025-1094 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper neutralization of quoting syntax in PostgreSQL libpq functions PQescapeLiteral(), PQescapeIdentifier(), PQescapeString(), and PQescapeStringConn() allows a database input provider to achieve SQL injection in certain usage patterns.

How urgent is CVE-2025-1094?

Priority 63/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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