CVE-2026-14668

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2026-14668 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion regarding input of PostgreSQL ctid data type selectivity estimator allows an object creator to view a calculation derived from the value of an arbitrary 4-byte span of memory, via a chosen non-ctid input. While the calculation loses precision, substantial memory value recovery appears possible. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion regarding input of PostgreSQL ctid data type selectivity estimator allows an object creator to view a calculation derived from the value of an arbitrary 4-byte span of memory, via a chosen non-ctid input. While the calculation loses precision, substantial memory value recovery appears possible. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostgresqlPostgresql>= 14.0, < 14.24
PostgresqlPostgresql>= 15.0, < 15.19
PostgresqlPostgresql>= 16.0, < 16.15
PostgresqlPostgresql>= 17.0, < 17.11
PostgresqlPostgresql>= 18.0, < 18.5

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-14668?
Type confusion regarding input of PostgreSQL ctid data type selectivity estimator allows an object creator to view a calculation derived from the value of an arbitrary 4-byte span of memory, via a chosen non-ctid input. While the calculation loses precision, substantial memory value recovery appears possible. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-14668?
CVE-2026-14668 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14668?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST