CVE-2026-92873
MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-92873 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Pgpool-II contains an incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to promote an arbitrary watchdog node to the leader node..
Description
Pgpool-II contains an incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to promote an arbitrary watchdog node to the leader node.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pgpool Global Development Group | Pgpool-II | >= 4.7.0, <= 4.7.2; >= 4.6.0, <= 4.6.7; >= 4.5.0, <= 4.5.12; >= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.17; >= 4.3.0, <= 4.3.20; >= 3.5.x, <= 4.2.x |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-92873?
Pgpool-II contains an incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to promote an arbitrary watchdog node to the leader node.
How severe is CVE-2026-92873?
CVE-2026-92873 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-92873?
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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