CVE-2026-6474

4.3 MEDIUM
Published: May 14, 2026 Modified: May 18, 2026
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Description

Externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL timeofday() function allows an attacker to retrieve portions of server memory, via crafted timezone zones. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6474/
Source: f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007
Patch Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
11th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

postgresql