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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.8 High

CVE-2026-16239

PostgreSQL type confusion in cursor CLOSE + DECLARE executes arbitrary code

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Status
Published
Published
Updated
Assigning organization
PostgreSQL

Description

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.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

n/a PostgreSQL

Default version status: unaffected

  • 18 to < 18.6affected
  • 17 to < 17.11affected
  • 16 to < 16.15affected
  • 15 to < 15.19affected
  • 0 to < 14.24affected

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