CVE-2026-6476
PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows SQL injection via subscription name
Description
SQL injection in PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows an attacker with pg_create_subscription rights to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser. The attack takes effect when pg_createsubscriber next runs. Within major versions 17 and 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.4 and 17.10 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.
INFO
Published Date :
May 14, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 14, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6476
vulnerability.
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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 18.4 or later.
- Update PostgreSQL to version 17.10 or later.
- Ensure pg_createsubscriber is not accessible to unauthorized users.
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-2026-6476.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6476/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-6476 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-6476
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
May. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SQL injection in PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows an attacker with pg_create_subscription rights to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser. The attack takes effect when pg_createsubscriber next runs. Within major versions 17 and 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.4 and 17.10 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6476/