CVE-2026-120151
PostgreSQL plpgsql record-field type confusion executes arbitrary code
Description
Type confusion in PostgreSQL plpgsql record-field assignment allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via a reentrant domain CHECK that changes a RECORD variable's row type while a value is being cast. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 12, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 12, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update PostgreSQL to version 18.7 or later.
- Update PostgreSQL to version 17.12 or later.
- Update PostgreSQL to version 16.16 or later.
- Update PostgreSQL to version 15.20 or later.
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-2026-120151.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-120151/ |
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New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Nov. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Type confusion in PostgreSQL plpgsql record-field assignment allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via a reentrant domain CHECK that changes a RECORD variable's row type while a value is being cast. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-843 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120151.json">CVE-2026-120151</a> Added Reference https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-120151/