CVE-2026-16239

EUVD-2026-57849
Type confusion in PostgreSQL "portal"/cursor lifecycle allows a user to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via re-creation of a cursor or other portal with different types.  Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
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-13
bullseye
vulnerable
bullseye (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-15
bookworm
vulnerable
bookworm (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-17
trixie
vulnerable
trixie (security)
17.11-0+deb13u1
fixed
postgresql-18
forky
vulnerable
sid
vulnerable
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16239/