CVE-2026-8178 Details
Description
An issue exists in Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver versions prior to 2.2.2. Under certain conditions, the driver could load and execute arbitrary classes when processing JDBC connection URL parameters. An actor who can influence the connection URL could potentially execute code in the application context, provided a suitable class is available on the application's classpath. To mitigate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.2.2 or later.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver in versions prior to 2.2.2. The issue arises because the driver can load and execute arbitrary classes by processing certain JDBC connection URL parameters. An actor who can modify the connection URL could potentially execute code within the application's context, provided that a suitable class is available on the classpath.
Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.2.2 or later. Instructions for downloading the latest version are available on the Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver GitHub Releases page.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-470 | Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') | AMZN |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | AMZN |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | AMZN |