Vulnerability in Postgresql

CVE-2026-2006

Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running t…

EPSS: 0.011 (60.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2006?
CVE-2026-2006 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql, classified under Improper Validation of Array Index. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-02-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-2006?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.