Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path in PostgreSQL amcheck allows a grantee of amcheck function EXECUTE privilege to execute arbitrary functions as the owners of expression indexes that depend on the search path, via setting a hostile search path before calling the amcheck function. Within major versions 18, 16, 15, and 14, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected. PostgreSQL 17 is unaffected.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 14.0, < 14.24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-14673/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-14673?
CVE-2026-14673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). Untrusted search path in PostgreSQL amcheck allows a grantee of amcheck function EXECUTE privilege to execute arbitrary functions as the owners of expression indexes that depend on the search path, vi...
How severe is CVE-2026-14673?
CVE-2026-14673 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.