CVE-2026-6475— PostgreSQL pg_basebackup and pg_rewind can overwrite unrelated files of origin superuser choice
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3AI
T1053 · Scheduled Task/Job T1546 · Event Triggered Execution T1059 · Command and Scripting InterpreterAffected Version Matrix 5
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | PostgreSQL | 18< 18.4 | affected |
17< 17.10 | affected | ||
16< 16.14 | affected | ||
15< 15.18 | affected | ||
< 14.23 | affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-6475
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
PostgreSQL pg_basebackup and pg_rewind can overwrite unrelated files of origin superuser choice
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Symlink following in PostgreSQL pg_basebackup plain format and in pg_rewind allows an origin superuser to overwrite local files, e.g. /var/lib/postgres/.bashrc, that hijack the operating system account. It will remain the case that starting the server after these commands implicitly trusts the origin superuser, due to features like shared_preload_libraries. Hence, the attack has practical implications only if one takes relevant action between these commands and server start, like moving the files to a different VM or snapshotting the VM. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
CWE-61
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
PostgreSQL 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL是PostgreSQL组织的一套自由的对象关系型数据库管理系统。该系统支持大部分SQL标准并且提供了许多其他特性，例如外键、触发器、视图等。 PostgreSQL 18.4之前版本、17.10之前版本、16.14之前版本、15.18之前版本和14.23之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于pg_basebackup和pg_rewind中符号链接跟随，可能导致原始超级用户覆盖本地文件以劫持操作系统账户。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | PostgreSQL | 18 ~ 18.4 | - |
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Same Patch Batch · n/a · 2026-05-14 · 16 CVEs total
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| CVE-2026-6477 | 8.8 HIGH | PostgreSQL libpq lo_* functions let server superuser overwrite client stack memory |
| CVE-2026-6473 | 8.8 HIGH | PostgreSQL server undersizes allocations, via integer wraparound |
| CVE-2026-6479 | 7.5 HIGH | PostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion |
| CVE-2026-6476 | 7.2 HIGH | PostgreSQL pg_createsubscriber allows SQL injection via subscription name |
| CVE-2026-6478 | 6.5 MEDIUM | PostgreSQL discloses MD5-hashed passwords via covert timing channel |
| CVE-2026-6472 | 5.4 MEDIUM | PostgreSQL CREATE TYPE does not check multirange schema CREATE privilege |
| CVE-2026-6575 | 4.3 MEDIUM | PostgreSQL pg_restore_attribute_stats accepts values that cause query planning to read pas |
| CVE-2026-6474 | 4.3 MEDIUM | PostgreSQL timeofday() can disclose portions of server memory |
| CVE-2026-6638 | 3.7 LOW | PostgreSQL REFRESH PUBLICATION allows SQL injection via table name |
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