PostgreSQL tsvector and tsquery undersize allocations, via integer wraparound
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-14662 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | PostgreSQL |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-13 13:17:43 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-14 05:16:56 UTC |
| Description | Integer wraparound in PostgreSQL tsvector and tsquery data type functions allows an unprivileged database user to cause the server to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds, via crafted large inputs. This may execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. These types are typically sourced from application logic, not taken from the application's user. Hence, application users attacking the database, through the application as a conduit, are unlikely. CVE-2026-6473 had fixed similar problems. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.8 HIGH from f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-190 | CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 | Secondary | 8.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 8.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Na | PostgreSQL | affected 18 18.5 rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Na | PostgreSQL | affected 17 17.11 rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Na | PostgreSQL | affected 16 16.15 rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Na | PostgreSQL | affected 15 15.19 rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Na | PostgreSQL | affected 14.24 rpm | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-14662 | f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 | www.postgresql.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: The PostgreSQL project thanks Yuhang Wu, Zhenpeng Lin, Zheng Yu, and Hcamael for reporting this problem. (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.