CVE-2026-14677 PostgreSQL 32-bit pltcl and plperl undersize allocations, via integer wraparound

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in PostgreSQL 32-bit builds allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted function bodies in pltcl or plperl.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-14677?

CVE-2026-14677 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 13 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer wraparound in PostgreSQL 32-bit builds of pltcl and plperl allows an object creator to cause the server to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds via crafted function bodies. This may execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. CVE-2026-6473 had fixed similar problems. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14677?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including postgresql. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
postgresql BitnamiAll versions14.24.0, 15.19.0, 16.15.0, 17.11.0, 18.5.0

Products include Postgresql Postgresql.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14677?

Upgrade postgresql to a fixed version for your release line: 14.24.0, 15.19.0, 16.15.0 or 17.11.0.

Is CVE-2026-14677 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14677 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2026-14677, AZL-95744, BELL-CVE-2026-14677, BIT-postgresql-2026-14677, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-14677, ECHO-c3ac-6939-6dc1 and 9 more.

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