CVE-2025-12819: Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-12819?

pgbouncer: upgrade to 1.25.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-12819 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12819 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-2025-12819 affect?

CVE-2025-12819 affects pgbouncer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path parameter in the StartupMessage.

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-12819 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pgbouncer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path parameter in the StartupMessage.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2025-12-03
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): PostgreSQL · Vendor: pgbouncer

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-03 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pgbouncer pgbouncer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.25.1

Fixed in: 1.25.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.25.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pgbouncer

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-2025-12819?

pgbouncer: upgrade to 1.25.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-12819 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12819 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-2025-12819 affect?

CVE-2025-12819 affects pgbouncer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Untrusted search path in auth_query connection handler in PgBouncer before 1.25.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL during authentication via a malicious search_path parameter in the StartupMessage.

How urgent is CVE-2025-12819?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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References

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