CVE-2026-6474

Description

Externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL timeofday() function allows an attacker to retrieve portions of server memory, via crafted timezone zones. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0003

Probability of exploitation

0.10%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
postgresql	postgresql	< 14.23
postgresql	postgresql	15.0 — 15.18
postgresql	postgresql	16.0 — 16.14
postgresql	postgresql	17.0 — 17.10
postgresql	postgresql	18.0 — 18.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6474/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6474? +

Externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL timeofday() function allows an attacker to retrieve portions of server memory, via crafted timezone zones. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-6474? +

CVE-2026-6474 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0003, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-6474? +

CVE-2026-6474 affects products from postgresql, specifically: postgresql. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-6474? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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