CVE-2026-14666: PostgreSQL row security caching disregards role modifications

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Incomplete tracking in PostgreSQL of changes to role membership, role attributes, and database ownership allows a query to continue using cached row-level security policies after those changes require a different policy, via plan reuse. Stale policies continue until some other event invalidates the cache or connection termination ends the session. This permits a user to complete reads and modifications that were recently permitted but now forbidden. An attacker must tailor an attack to a particular application's pattern of privilege removal and role-specific row security policies. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Affected Software

5 affected components
PostgreSQL postgresql<18.5
PostgreSQL postgresql<17.11
PostgreSQL postgresql<16.15
PostgreSQL postgresql<15.19
PostgreSQL postgresql<14.24

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.15
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.19
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.24

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14666?

The severity of CVE-2026-14666 is assessed as medium with a score of 4.2.

2

What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2026-14666 expose?

CVE-2026-14666 exposes risks related to incomplete tracking of role membership and attributes in PostgreSQL.

3

How does CVE-2026-14666 affect row-level security in PostgreSQL?

CVE-2026-14666 allows cached row-level security policies to be used even after changes to roles that require different policies.

4

How can I mitigate risks associated with CVE-2026-14666?

To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2026-14666, users should ensure proper invalidation of cached row security policies after role modifications.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-14666?

As of the publication date, PostgreSQL has acknowledged the vulnerability, and users should check for updates and patches from the PostgreSQL project.

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