Type confusion in PostgreSQL SQL-language functions allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via an output parameter of type "any". Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.
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| https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-18447/ |
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000
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| Description | Type confusion in PostgreSQL SQL-language functions allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database, via an output parameter of type "any". Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected. | |
| Title | PostgreSQL output parameter type confusion executes arbitrary code | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-843 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: PostgreSQL
Published:
Updated: 2026-11-12T21:41:31.951Z
Reserved: 2026-07-31T02:56:08.443Z
Link: CVE-2026-18447
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Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-11-12T15:17:51.127
Modified: 2026-11-12T22:19:21.947
Link: CVE-2026-18447
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