CVE-2026-6637
PostgreSQL refint allows stack buffer overflow and SQL injection
Severity Score
8.8
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions
Stack buffer overflow in PostgreSQL module "refint" allows an unprivileged database user to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. A distinct attack is possible if the application declares a user-controlled column as a "refint" cascade primary key and facilitates user-controlled updates to that column. In that case, a SQL injection allows a primary key update value provider to execute arbitrary SQL as the database user performing the primary key update. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.
*Credits:
The PostgreSQL project thanks Nikolay Samokhvalov for reporting this problem.
CVSS Scores
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Privileges Required
User Interaction
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SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2026-04-19 CVE Reserved
- 2026-05-14 CVE Published
- 2026-05-15 CVE Updated
- 2026-05-15 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
- CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow
CAPEC
References (1)
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