CVE-2026-6464: PostgreSQL psql COPY FROM STDIN early failure processes data lines as psql commands

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Untrusted data inclusion in PostgreSQL psql COPY may allow a server administrator to elicit execution of data lines as psql commands, via error injection. If the "COPY FROM STDIN" or "\copy FROM STDIN" command fails before the server indicates that it awaits input rows, psql processes the in-line data rows as psql commands. "COPY FROM" with a filename is unaffected. The server administrator has no inherent control over the data rows, so a complete attack requires the attacker to separately acquire control of both the server and the data rows. Alternatively, an attacker controlling data rows alone might complete an attack through a coincidental error that they don't control. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PostgreSQL psql<18.5, >=17.0<17.11, >=16.0<16.15, >=15.0<15.19, >=14.0<14.24

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL psql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL psql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL psql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.15
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL psql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.19
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade PostgreSQL psql 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-2026-6464?

CVE-2026-6464 has a high severity rating of 8.1.

2

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-6464 address?

CVE-2026-6464 addresses an issue where untrusted data inclusion in PostgreSQL psql COPY can lead to the execution of data lines as psql commands.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-6464?

To fix CVE-2026-6464, ensure proper validation and sanitization of input data before using the COPY command.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-6464?

CVE-2026-6464 affects users of PostgreSQL psql, specifically those utilizing the COPY FROM STDIN command.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-6464?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-6464 include the unintended execution of psql commands and potential data integrity issues.

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