CVE-2026-2005

HIGH

PostgreSQL <18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, 14.21 - RCE

Title source: llm

Description

Heap buffer overflow in PostgreSQL pgcrypto allows a ciphertext provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0007
EPSS Percentile 20.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-122
Status published

Affected Products (1)

postgresql/postgresql < 14.21

Timeline

Published Feb 12, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026