CVE-2025-55283: aiven-db-migrate · Command Injection
Affects aiven-db-migrateSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical : upgrade to 1.0.7 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.0.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade aiven-db-migrate to 1.0.7.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| aiven aiven-db-migrate | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade to aiven-db-migrate version 1.0.7 or later to apply the official patch that addresses this vulnerability.
- Restrict database migration sources to trusted and verified servers only, ensuring that dump files are obtained from secure, authenticated sources.
- Implement strict access controls and network segmentation to limit who can initiate database migrations and access migration tools.
- Monitor database migration logs and audit trails for unusual or unauthorized migration activities.
- Use PostgreSQL roles and permissions to minimize privileges of migration users, avoiding unnecessary superuser privileges during migration processes.
- Employ application-layer filtering or validation on migration inputs to detect and block suspicious embedded commands.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on database migration workflows to detect potential exploitation attempts.
- Educate database administrators and DevOps teams about the risks of migrating from untrusted sources and the importance of applying security patches promptly.
Description
aiven-db-migrate is an Aiven database migration tool. Prior to 1.0.7, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows elevation to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during a migration from an untrusted source server. The vulnerability stems from psql executing commands embedded in a dump from the source server. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.7.