Description
Type confusion from incomplete PostgreSQL type-cache invalidation allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via a composite type change while its cache entry is being populated. Within major version 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 18 are unaffected.
Published: 2026-11-12
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000

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Description Type confusion from incomplete PostgreSQL type-cache invalidation allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via a composite type change while its cache entry is being populated. Within major version 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 18 are unaffected.
Title PostgreSQL type-cache invalidation gap executes arbitrary code
Weaknesses CWE-843
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PostgreSQL

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-12T21:43:39.598Z

Reserved: 2026-10-30T22:45:08.383Z

Link: CVE-2026-120144

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-12T15:17:42.930

Modified: 2026-11-12T19:02:35.830

Link: CVE-2026-120144

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