CVE-2026-85787Disclosure

LOWCVSS 7.1 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

An incomplete list of disallowed inputs in the SQL validation component in Amazon awslabs postgres-mcp-server before version 1.1.7 might allow an unauthenticated actor to modify data beyond the read-only scope by placing crafted SQL into the content that is submitted when an authenticated user interacts with the MCP server. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.1.7 or above.

2.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-184

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 3 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 2 mentions (2026-09-04); latest day: 1
  • 3 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 2d
01122Mentions · 2026-09-04: 2Mentions · 2026-09-16: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-09-04: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-04: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-04: 2Technical Details · 2026-09-16: 109-0409-16
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
266.7%
Patch
133.3%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-09-042
Disclosure1Patch1
2026-09-161
Disclosure1
Full discourse3 posts
  • HOL@HashgraphOnline
    Patch

    Your "read-only" Postgres MCP agent could still flip row security off and change data. Bump awslabs.postgres-mcp-server to 1.1.7+. CVE-2026-85787 https://hol.org/blog/cve-2026-85787-awslabs-postgres-mcp-sql-denylist-bypass https://t.co/gVL03Z4WoQ

    Post summary

    The note alerts that a read‑only Postgres MCP agent can bypass row security, cites CVE‑2026‑85787, and advises upgrading to version 1.1.7+ as a fix.

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  • nasuuu@nasuvit_z
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-85787 - An incomplete list of disallowed inputs in the SQL validation component in Amazon awslabs postgres-mcp-server to modify data beyond the read-only scope > この脆弱性により、認証されていない攻撃者が、認証済みユーザーが MCP サーバーとやり取りする際に送信されるコンテンツに細工された SQL を挿入することで、読み取り専用範囲を超えてデータを変更できる可能性があります。 https://aws.amazon.com/jp/security/security-bulletins/2026-101-aws/

    Post summary

    The post discloses CVE-2026-85787, an SQL injection flaw in Amazon awslabs postgres-mcp-server that lets unauthenticated attackers modify data beyond the intended read-only scope, and points to an AWS security bulletin for more information.

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  • Saint Intelligence@Saint_Intel
    Disclosure

    Nueva vulnerabilidad CVE-2026-85787 (severidad: Alta) del fabricante AWS: Validación SQL incompleta en awslabs postgres-mcp-server versiones anteriores a 1.1.7 permite a un actor no autenticado modificar datos fuera del alcance de solo lectura mediante SQL manipulado.

    Post summary

    The post announces a new high‑severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-85787) in AWS awslabs postgres‑mcp‑server prior to v1.1.7, describing incomplete SQL validation that lets unauthenticated users modify data beyond read‑only limits.

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