CVE-2026-16240

EUVD-2026-124431
Use of externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL pg_basebackup allows an attacker having already compromised a server to achieve disclosure from pg_basebackup memory, via backup manifest bytes.  The vulnerability does not return the improperly-read bytes back to the attacker's server, so a successful attack would need separate implementation-specific secrets for that.  Integrity impact is unlikely; in particular, the applicable formatter does not support %n.  Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
3.7 LOW
NETWORK
HIGH
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: Unknown
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Codename
postgresql-15
bookworm
vulnerable
bookworm (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-17
trixie
vulnerable
trixie (security)
vulnerable
postgresql-18
forky
vulnerable
sid
18.7-1
fixed