Vulnerability Description
pgx is a PostgreSQL driver and toolkit for Go. Prior to version 5.9.2, SQL injection can occur when the non-default simple protocol is used, a dollar quoted string literal is used in the SQL query, that string literal contains text that would be would be interpreted as a placeholder outside of a string literal, and the value of that placeholder is controllable by the attacker. This issue has been patched in version 5.9.2.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jackc | Pgx | < 5.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/jackc/pgx/commit/60644f84918a8af66d14a4b0d865d4edafd955daPatch
- https://github.com/jackc/pgx/releases/tag/v5.9.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/jackc/pgx/security/advisories/GHSA-j88v-2chj-qfwxMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41889?
CVE-2026-41889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). pgx is a PostgreSQL driver and toolkit for Go. Prior to version 5.9.2, SQL injection can occur when the non-default simple protocol is used, a dollar quoted string literal is used in the SQL query, th...
How severe is CVE-2026-41889?
CVE-2026-41889 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jackc Pgx.