CVE-2026-116314

PostgreSQL pg_restore executes arbitrary code due to missing non-plain archive validation

Published Nov 12, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS n/a KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper input validation in PostgreSQL pg_restore allows a non-plain archive provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running pg_restore, via a crafted archive. Note a contrast: crafted archive data may legitimately cause arbitrary SQL to execute at the restore destination, but it does not legitimately confer arbitrary code execution in the pg_restore OS process. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.

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First Time appeared Postgresql
Postgresql postgresql
Vendors & Products Postgresql
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Description Improper input validation in PostgreSQL pg_restore allows a non-plain archive provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running pg_restore, via a crafted archive. Note a contrast: crafted archive data may legitimately cause arbitrary SQL to execute at the restore destination, but it does not legitimately confer arbitrary code execution in the pg_restore OS process. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.7, 17.12, 16.16, 15.20, and 14.25 are affected.
Title PostgreSQL pg_restore executes arbitrary code due to missing non-plain archive validation
Weaknesses CWE-20
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
PostgreSQL
Published
Updated
Nov 13, 2026, 5:03 AM
Reserved
Oct 26, 2026, 3:52 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 12, 2026, 3:17 PM
Modified
Nov 13, 2026, 5:18 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 12, 2026, 2:15 PM