CVE-2026-6476Disclosure(postgresql / postgresql)

LOWCVSS 7.2 · HIGH

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch postgresql postgresql systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

SQL injection in PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows an attacker with pg_create_subscription rights to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser. The attack takes effect when pg_createsubscriber next runs. Within major versions 17 and 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.4 and 17.10 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-89

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • postgresql

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
postgresql

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-05-14: 2Patch / Workaround · 2026-05-14: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-14: 205-14
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • Upwind Security MDR@UpwindMDR
    Disclosure

    New PostgreSQL vulnerabilities were disclosed today, including issues related to code execution, SQL injection, and denial of service. Worth reviewing: • CVE-2026-6637 – potential code execution via refint • CVE-2026-6476 – SQL injection in pg_createsubscriber • CVE-2026-6479 – DoS in SSL/GSS negotiation PostgreSQL teams may want to review affected versions and patch guidance. https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-184-1710-1614-1518-and-1423-released-3297/

    Post summary

    New PostgreSQL CVEs (CVE-2026-6637, 2026-6476, 2026-6479) announced with code execution, SQL injection, and DoS details, and patch guidance provided.

    00131598
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  • Kaitan ID Security@KaitanSecurity
    Disclosure

    ⚠️ HIGH — CVE-2026-6476 SQL injection in PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows an attacker with pg_create_subscription rights to execute arbitr… CVSS 7.2 Full analysis → https://sec.kaitan.id/cves/CVE-2026-6476 #PostgreSQL #CyberSecurity #InfoSec

    Post summary

    This post discloses a high‑severity SQL injection flaw (CVE‑2026‑6476) in PostgreSQL’s pg_createsubscriber that permits privileged attackers to execute arbitrary commands, with a CVSS score of 7.2 and a link to a full analysis.

    0000047
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CPE platform detail1 entries

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