ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-6464

PostgreSQL, postgresql

Untrusted data inclusion in PostgreSQL psql COPY may allow a server administrator to elicit execution of data lines as psql commands, via error injection. If the "COPY FROM STDIN" or "\copy FROM STDIN" command fails before the server indicates that it awaits input rows, psql processes the in-line data rows as psql commands. "COPY FROM" with a filename is unaffected. The server administrator has no inherent control over the data rows, so a complete attack requires the attacker to separately acquire control of both the server and the data rows. Alternatively, an attacker controlling data rows...

CVSS: 8.1
EPSS: -
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.08.13

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability-

Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: PostgreSQL, postgresql
Affected versions: >= 18 < 18.5, >= 17 < 17.11, >= 16 < 16.15, >= 15 < 15.19, >= 14.0 < 14.24, >= 15.0 < 15.19, >= 16.0 < 16.15, >= 17.0 < 17.11, >= 18.0 < 18.5
Fixed versions: Verify the fixed release separately for each affected product line

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that PostgreSQL, postgresql and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-829