Vulnerability Description
An issue exists in Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver versions prior to 2.2.2. Under certain conditions, the driver could load and execute arbitrary classes when processing JDBC connection URL parameters. An actor who can influence the connection URL could potentially execute code in the application context, provided a suitable class is available on the application's classpath. To mitigate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.2.2 or later.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-028-aws/
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/releases/tag/v2.2.2
- https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/security/advisories/GHSA-wmmv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8178?
CVE-2026-8178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue exists in Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver versions prior to 2.2.2. Under certain conditions, the driver could load and execute arbitrary classes when processing JDBC connection URL parameters. An...
How severe is CVE-2026-8178?
CVE-2026-8178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.