CVE-2026-2006

HIGH

PostgreSQL <18.2-14.21 - RCE

Title source: llm

Description

Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices 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 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.4%
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-129
Status published

Affected Products (1)

postgresql/postgresql < 14.21

Timeline

Published Feb 12, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026