CVE-2026-16239
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Type confusion in PostgreSQL "portal"/cursor lifecycle allows a user to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via re-creation of a cursor or other portal with different types. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 18 < 18.5 | affected |
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 17 < 17.11 | affected |
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 16 < 16.15 | affected |
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 15 < 15.19 | affected |
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 0 < 14.24 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-843: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
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