CVE-2026-6479

HIGH

PostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

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

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