CVE-2026-16503 VPS.org one-click Supabase template deployment instance contains multiple vulnerabilities

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can access the database due to default credentials and exposed ports, requiring administrators to secure the deployment configuration.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-16503?

CVE-2026-16503 is a critical vulnerability in VPS.org Supabase template, published on 31 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Deployment of the VPS.org one-click Supabase template deploys a PostgreSQL instance that is published on all interfaces (0.0.0.0:5432) with a default database password set to "postgres". Because Docker installs its own iptables rules, this exposure bypasses a standard host UFW configuration.

Weakness: CWE-1393, CWE-1327, CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16503?

How do I fix CVE-2026-16503?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16503 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-16503 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16503 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3fc-fx73-7qv7.

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