CVE-2026-83534

PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel()

Published Sep 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability in the anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function that allows the owner of a table to run arbitrary code with superuser privilege. The issue is fixed in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.2.0 and later versions

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Set anon.static_masking to FALSE to disable the feature

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Dalibo
Dalibo postgresql Anonymizer
Vendors & Products Dalibo
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Description PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability in the anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function that allows the owner of a table to run arbitrary code with superuser privilege. The issue is fixed in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.2.0 and later versions
Title PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel()
Weaknesses CWE-250
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
PostgreSQL
Published
Updated
Sep 9, 2026, 4:26 AM
Reserved
Aug 31, 2026, 4:51 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Sep 6, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Sep 9, 2026, 5:18 AM