CVE-2026-6472
Medium
Description
Missing authorization in PostgreSQL CREATE TYPE allows an object creator to hijack other queries that use search_path to find user-defined types, including extension-defined types. That is to say, the victim will execute arbitrary SQL functions of the attacker's choice. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
Product
Postgresql
PublishedMay 14, 2026
First seenMay 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- postgresql postgresql14.23, 15.18, 16.14, 17.10, 18.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| postgresql postgresql | v < 14.23, 15.0 ≤ v < 15.18, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.14, 17.0 ≤ v < 17.10, 18.0 ≤ v < 18.4 | 14.23, 15.18, 16.14, 17.10, 18.4 |
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