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CVE-2026-116317

PostgreSQL ts_rank_cd() heap buffer overflow may execute arbitrary code

Severity
High 8.8
Published
12 Nov 2026
Last changed
13 Nov 2026
Added to UpHeron
13 Nov 2026
Fixed in
14.25, 15.20, 16.16, 17.12, 18.7
Exploit chance
0.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 49% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 13 Nov 2026
Weakness
Heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122)
Attack
Over the network · Needs a user account · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
CVE Program

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in PostgreSQL ts_rank_cd() may allow a database user to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via an invalid tsvector containing duplicate positions. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.

From the CVE Program.

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cna:n/a|postgresql
  • Every version before 14.25
  • From 15 before 15.20
  • From 16 before 16.16
  • From 17 before 17.12
  • From 18 before 18.7

References

  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-116317