CVE-2026-33816

Name: CVE-2026-33816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-07T16:16:24.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-33816 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jackc	Pgx	< 5.9.0

References

https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4772Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33816?

Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.

How severe is CVE-2026-33816?

CVE-2026-33816 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33816?

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-2026-33816?

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Source: NVD / NIST