SQL Injection in Postgresql

CVE-2026-15741

SQL injection in PostgreSQL EXTRACT() deparse allows an object owner to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser via a hostile object definition. Attacks affect expression deparse consumers broadly, including pg_dump, psql commands like \sf…

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • N/a Postgresql — versions 18, 17, 16

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-15741?
CVE-2026-15741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-15741?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.