Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 12, 2026· Updated Feb 26, 2026
PostgreSQL missing validation of multibyte character length executes arbitrary code
CVE-2026-2006
Description
Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices 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.
Affected products
2- PostgreSQL/PostgreSQLdescription
- Range: < (18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, 14.21)
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1News mentions
1- ⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Rootkit, macOS Crypto Stealer, WebSocket Skimmers and MoreThe Hacker News · May 11, 2026