CVE-2026-6479
HIGHPostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion
Title source: cnaDescription
Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX socket to achieve sustained denial of service. If SSL and GSS are both disabled, an attacker can do the same via access to a PostgreSQL TCP socket. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0002
EPSS Percentile
4.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-674
Status
published
Products (6)
None/PostgreSQL
< 14.23
None/PostgreSQL
15 - 15.18
None/PostgreSQL
16 - 16.14
None/PostgreSQL
17 - 17.10
None/PostgreSQL
18 - 18.4
postgresql/postgresql
< 14.23
Published
May 14, 2026
Tracked Since
May 14, 2026