Re: Potential Security Issue: Permissions in PgAdmin Installation Directory

Hi

On Thu, 30 May 2024 at 23:17, Qasim Tahir <qasimtahir(dot)qt1(at)gmail(dot)com> wrote:

> Dear PgAdmin Community,
>
> I am writing to report a potential security issue with the permissions set
> in the PgAdmin installation directory.
>
> After installing PgAdmin, I observed that several directories, including
> 'bin', 'venv', and 'web', have 775 permissions. Here are the details of the
> directory permissions:
> [image: image.png]
>
> Given the broad access provided by 775 permissions, there is a concern
> about the potential for unauthorized access or modifications.
>
>
> I would like to ask if these permissions are necessary for PgAdmin's
> operation or if they could be tightened to enhance security.
>
> Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you for your attention to this issue.
>

What platform and package is this exactly?

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