CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-16239

HighCVSS 8.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.53%

42th percentile - higher than 42% of all known CVEs

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

Risk Assessment

A database user can gain full control over the server, potentially leading to compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Update PostgreSQL to the latest patched version. Restrict user privileges to create and recreate cursors.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS