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CVE-2026-16239

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 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Severity
High 8.8
Published
13 Aug 2026
Last changed
29 Aug 2026
Added to UpHeron
16 Oct 2026
Fixed in
14.24, 15.19, 16.15, 17.11, 18.5
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql
  • From 14.0 before 14.24
  • From 15.0 before 15.19
  • From 16.0 before 16.15
  • From 17.0 before 17.11
  • From 18.0 before 18.5

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16239
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16239