CVE-2025-12762: 
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-12762, affects pgAdmin versions up to 9.9 when running in server mode. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on November 13, 2025, impacting the popular open-source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL databases. This security flaw specifically occurs during restore operations involving PLAIN-format PostgreSQL dump files (Miggo, SecurityOnline).

The vulnerability has been assigned a critical CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L. The core issue lies in the use_sql_utility function located in web/pgadmin/tools/restore/init.py, which fails to properly inspect the content of dump files for psql meta-commands. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-94, related to improper control of code generation (Miggo, CyberSecurityNews).

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting pgAdmin, posing a critical risk to the integrity and security of the database management system and underlying data. With only network access and low privileges required, an authenticated user could potentially compromise entire database infrastructures (SecurityOnline, CyberSecurityNews).

The vulnerability has been patched in pgAdmin version 9.10. Organizations are strongly advised to upgrade immediately to this latest secure release. If immediate upgrading is not possible, administrators should consider disabling PLAIN-format restores and implementing strict access controls (SecurityOnline).