CVE-2026-120142

EUVD-2026-124518
Type confusion in PostgreSQL anonymous RECORD types allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via row types having dropped attributes in the same positions but with different widths or alignments.  Within major versions 17-18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 and 17.12 are affected.  Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.
Type Confusion
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
8.8 HIGH
NETWORK
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: Unknown
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Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
postgresql-15
bookworm
vulnerable
bookworm (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-17
trixie
vulnerable
trixie (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-18
forky
vulnerable
sid
18.7-1
fixed
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-120142/