8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-2004
PostgreSQL intarray missing validation of type of input to selectivity estimator executes arbitrary code
Description

Missing validation of type of input in PostgreSQL intarray extension selectivity estimator function allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 12, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 12, 2026, 3:10 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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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 a patched version to prevent arbitrary code execution.
  • Update PostgreSQL to version 14.21 or later.
  • Update PostgreSQL to version 15.16 or later.
  • Update PostgreSQL to version 16.12 or later.
  • Update PostgreSQL to version 17.8 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-2004/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Missing validation of type of input in PostgreSQL intarray extension selectivity estimator function allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 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-1287
    Added Reference https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-2004/
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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