CVE-2026-116325

PostgreSQL reindexdb index name quoting allows SQL injection

  • High 8.0

Description

SQL injection in PostgreSQL reindexdb allows an object creator to execute arbitrary SQL as the database user running reindexdb, via a crafted index name embedded in the parallel catalog query for --jobs with --index. Within major versions 17-18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 and 17.12 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.

Key facts

Published
12 Nov 2026
Last changed
12 Nov 2026
Assigned by
PostgreSQL
EPSS
0.375% likely to be exploited in the next 30 days, higher than 31.93% of CVEs (scores for 15 Nov 2026)

Severity scores

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  • 8.0CVSS 3.1, Highfrom the CNA (PostgreSQL)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Historical context and remediation

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Version statuses below come from the CNA. An “unaffected” version is not necessarily a currently supported release or proof of a patch date. EPSS is a dated risk estimate, not a count of historical attacks.

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Affected products

VendorProductVersions
n/aPostgreSQL
  • Default status: unaffected
  • 18 up to but excluding 18.7 (affected)
  • 17 up to but excluding 17.12 (affected)

Timeline

  1. 12 Nov 2026 Published

Weakness

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References