CVE-2026-120065
psqlODBC does not escape a server-supplied column name in its updatable-cursor queries
Description
For an updatable cursor over a table without OIDs that has an auto-increment int4 column, psqlODBC uses that column to identify rows. It places the column's name, as reported by the server, between double quotes in its keyset queries and in the WHERE clause of its positioned SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, without doubling any double quote in the name. A column name that contains a double quote therefore changes the SQL that the driver runs with the application's privileges, including which rows a positioned UPDATE or DELETE affects. Any database user who can create a table that the application reads with an updatable cursor can choose such a name, and so can a server not trusted under current SSL settings. Versions before psqlODBC 18.00.0006 are affected.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 2, 2026, 7:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 2, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 |
Solution
- Update psqlODBC to version 18.00.0006 or later.
- Avoid using auto-increment columns with double quotes in names.
- Ensure server SSL settings are trusted.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-120065.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg8-r57h-h6jj |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-120065', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-11-02T19:36:35.357060Z'} -
New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description For an updatable cursor over a table without OIDs that has an auto-increment int4 column, psqlODBC uses that column to identify rows. It places the column's name, as reported by the server, between double quotes in its keyset queries and in the WHERE clause of its positioned SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, without doubling any double quote in the name. A column name that contains a double quote therefore changes the SQL that the driver runs with the application's privileges, including which rows a positioned UPDATE or DELETE affects. Any database user who can create a table that the application reads with an updatable cursor can choose such a name, and so can a server not trusted under current SSL settings. Versions before psqlODBC 18.00.0006 are affected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120065.json">CVE-2026-120065</a> Added Reference https://github.com/postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg8-r57h-h6jj