CVE-2026-120066
psqlODBC log files are created with default permissions at a predictable path and follow symbolic links
Description
On Unix-like systems, when logging is enabled, psqlODBC creates its log files in /tmp by default, named from the program name, user name, and process ID, with the default permissions, typically world-readable, and follows symbolic links when opening them. A local user can read query text and data from another user's logs, and can place a symbolic link at the predictable path so that the driver appends log data to a file of the attacker's choosing with the victim's privileges. 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 :
No
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 | MEDIUM | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 |
Solution
- Update psqlODBC to version 18.00.0006 or later.
- Review and restrict log file permissions.
- Disable logging if not required.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-120066.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc/security/advisories/GHSA-wj7r-6pj3-62g8 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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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-2026-120066', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-11-02T19:37:21.337272Z'} -
New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description On Unix-like systems, when logging is enabled, psqlODBC creates its log files in /tmp by default, named from the program name, user name, and process ID, with the default permissions, typically world-readable, and follows symbolic links when opening them. A local user can read query text and data from another user's logs, and can place a symbolic link at the predictable path so that the driver appends log data to a file of the attacker's choosing with the victim's privileges. Versions before psqlODBC 18.00.0006 are affected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-732 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120066.json">CVE-2026-120066</a> Added Reference https://github.com/postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc/security/advisories/GHSA-wj7r-6pj3-62g8