CVE-2026-14679
8.2 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2026-14679 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on August 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Stack buffer overflow in PostgreSQL argument name matching allows an object creator to achieve unknown impacts via OUT parameter count. The attack can write only 0x0 and 0x1 bytes. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| postgresql | postgresql | >= 14.0, < 14.24 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-14679?
CVE-2026-14679 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on August 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-14679?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-14679?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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