CVE-2026-15741

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2026-15741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL injection in PostgreSQL EXTRACT() deparse allows an object owner to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser via a hostile object definition. Attacks affect expression deparse consumers broadly, including pg_dump, psql commands like \sf, and any similar usage in non-core tools. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection in PostgreSQL EXTRACT() deparse allows an object owner to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser via a hostile object definition. Attacks affect expression deparse consumers broadly, including pg_dump, psql commands like \sf, and any similar usage in non-core tools. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.7th 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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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-15741?
SQL injection in PostgreSQL EXTRACT() deparse allows an object owner to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser via a hostile object definition. Attacks affect expression deparse consumers broadly, including pg_dump, psql commands like \sf, and any similar usage in non-core tools. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-15741?
CVE-2026-15741 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15741?
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