CVE-2026-6479

HIGH EPSS 37.2%
Published May 14, 20261mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published May 14, 2026 1mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX socket to achieve sustained denial of service. If SSL and GSS are both disabled, an attacker can do the same via access to a PostgreSQL TCP socket. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
37.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-674

Affected Products 5

VendorProductVersionRange
postgresqlpostgresql* <14.23
postgresqlpostgresql*≥15.0  –  <15.18
postgresqlpostgresql*≥16.0  –  <16.14
postgresqlpostgresql*≥17.0  –  <17.10
postgresqlpostgresql*≥18.0  –  <18.4

References 1

  • postgresql.org https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6479/
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • postgresql.org https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6479/
    PatchVendor Advisory