CVE-2026-14677

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2026-14677 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer wraparound in PostgreSQL 32-bit builds of pltcl and plperl allows an object creator to cause the server to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds via crafted function bodies. This may execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer wraparound in PostgreSQL 32-bit builds of pltcl and plperl allows an object creator to cause the server to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds via crafted function bodies. This may execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. CVE-2026-6473 had fixed similar problems. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.42%

35.2th 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

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-14677?
Integer wraparound in PostgreSQL 32-bit builds of pltcl and plperl allows an object creator to cause the server to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds via crafted function bodies. This may execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. CVE-2026-6473 had fixed similar problems. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-14677?
CVE-2026-14677 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14677?
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