CVE-2026-16239

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 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16239/	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-13 13:17

Updated : 2026-08-29 23:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-16239

Mitre link : CVE-2026-16239

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16239

JSON object : View

Products Affected

postgresql

postgresql

CWE

CWE-843

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

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