CVE-2026-120145

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Nov 12, 2026

Description

Missing authorization in PostgreSQL logical replication allows a compromised publisher to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the superuser-owned subscription, via naming a system catalog as a replication target. Only subscriptions owned by a superuser are vulnerable. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-862

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	PostgreSQL	>= 18, < 18.7; >= 17, < 17.12; >= 16, < 16.16; >= 15, < 15.20; < 14.25

References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-120145/

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2026
Last modified: Nov 12, 2026
NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

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