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CVE-2026-15741

PostgreSQL expression deparse allows SQL injection via EXTRACT argument

Published: Aug 13, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-89
8.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 72.1%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

SQL injection in PostgreSQL EXTRACT() deparse allows an object owner to execute arbitrary SQL as a superuser via a hostile object definition. Attacks affect expression deparse consumers broadly, including pg_dump, psql commands like \sf, and any similar usage in non-core tools. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-89

Affected Products

postgresql
oss-project·USaka postgres
postgresqlOn-premDatabase
Databases / relational
and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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Attack Graph

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MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-15741/
postgresql.org

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