CVE-2026-2005

Name: CVE-2026-2005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-12T14:16:02.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-2005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in PostgreSQL pgcrypto allows a ciphertext provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in PostgreSQL pgcrypto allows a ciphertext provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 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

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 14.0, < 14.21
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 15.0, < 15.16
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 16.0, < 16.12
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 17.0, < 17.8
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 18.0, < 18.2

References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-2005/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2005?

How severe is CVE-2026-2005?

CVE-2026-2005 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2005?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-2005?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST