CVE-2009-2940 describes a vulnerability in the pygresql module (versions 3.8.1 and 4.0) for Python, where improper handling of the PQescapeStringConn function can lead to escaping issues with multibyte character encodings. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity that could result in partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pygresql:pygresql:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pygresql:pygresql:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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