CVE-2026-16238

Published: Ago 13, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 13, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,8
Source: f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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Type confusion in PostgreSQL pg_restore_attribute_stats() allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via conflation of range and multirange values. Within major version 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.5 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 18 are unaffected.

843

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Availability Integrity Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory Modify Memory Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C++
View CWE Details
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16238/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16238/