CVE-2026-16239

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 'portal'/cursor lifecycle allows a user to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via re-creation of a cursor or other portal with different types. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

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-2026-16239/
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16239/