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

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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

Microsoft

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
PostgreSQL postgresql<14.24, <15.19, <16.15, <17.11, <18.5
PostgreSQL postgresql>=14.0<14.24
PostgreSQL postgresql>=15.0<15.19
PostgreSQL postgresql>=16.0<16.15
PostgreSQL postgresql>=17.0<17.11
PostgreSQL postgresql>=18.0<18.5
Microsoft azl3 postgresql 16.14-1<16.15-1
16.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.15-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.11
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.15
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.19
  6. 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
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:34 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:34 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14677?

CVE-2026-14677 has a high severity score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14677?

To mitigate CVE-2026-14677, update PostgreSQL to the latest version where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14677?

CVE-2026-14677 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-14677?

CVE-2026-14677 affects users of PostgreSQL 32-bit builds specifically using pltcl and plperl.

5

What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2026-14677?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-14677 to execute arbitrary code under the operating system user running the PostgreSQL database.

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