CVE-2026-2006
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CVE-2026-2006 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices 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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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-2026-2006/Vendor Advisory
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