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CVE-2026-6479

CVE-2026-6479 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.5 HIGH

Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX socket to achieve sustained denial of service. If SSL and GSS are both disabled, an attacker can do the same via access to a PostgreSQL TCP socket. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

EPSS 0.02% · 5.8th percentile

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS Score
0.02%
5.8th percentile

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
n/aPostgreSQL18, 17, 16

Timeline

  • May 14, 2026 CVE Published
  • May 14, 2026 CVE Updated
  • May 15, 2026 Security Advisory
  • May 16, 2026 EPSS Score
  • May 18, 2026 EPSS Score
  • May 19, 2026 EPSS Score
  • May 20, 2026 EPSS Score
  • May 21, 2026 EPSS Score
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