CVE-2026-18447
PostgreSQL output parameter type confusion executes arbitrary code
CVSS Score
8.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Type confusion in PostgreSQL SQL-language functions allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via an output parameter of type "any". Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.
| CWE | CWE-843 |
| Vendor | n/a |
| Product | postgresql |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | Technology |
| Published | Nov 12, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
n/a / PostgreSQL
18 < 18.7 17 < 17.12 16 < 16.16 15 < 15.20 0 < 14.25
References
Credits
The PostgreSQL project thanks Stephan Lipp for reporting this problem.