CVE-2026-17543: SQL injection in ext-pgsql via E'...' backslash breakout

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Updated

Fixed (SQL injection via E'...' backslash breakout). (CVE-2026-17543)

Other sources

Improper escaping of backslashes in attacker-provided parameters would allow for trivial SQL injection in PHP versions from 8.2. before 8.2.33, from 8.3. before 8.3.33, from 8.4. before 8.4.24, and from 8.5. before 8.5.9.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
PHP PHP<8.3.33
8.3.33

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 8.3.33
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP (general) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.33
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP (general) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.3.33
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP (general) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.24
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP (general) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.9

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via PHP·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via PHP·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:22 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17543?

CVE-2026-17543 has a severity score of 8.1, indicating a high risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17543?

To mitigate CVE-2026-17543, upgrade to PHP versions 8.2.33 or later, 8.3.33 or later, 8.4.24 or later, or 8.5.9 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17543?

CVE-2026-17543 is classified as an SQL injection vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-17543?

CVE-2026-17543 affects PHP versions 8.2.* prior to 8.2.33, 8.3.* prior to 8.3.33, 8.4.* prior to 8.4.24, and 8.5.* prior to 8.5.9.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2026-17543?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-17543 to execute arbitrary SQL commands through improper escaping of backslashes.

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