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CVE-2026-18447

PostgreSQL output parameter type confusion executes 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
Weakness
CWE-843
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

Type confusion in PostgreSQL SQL-language functions allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via an output parameter of type "any". 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-2026-18447