CVE-2026-9617 Details
Description
PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability that allows a user to gain superuser privileges by creating a table and placing malicious code inside a column identifier. If a superuser calls the k-anonymity function, the malicious code is executed with superuser privileges. The risk is higher with PostgreSQL 14 or with instances upgraded from PostgreSQL 14 or a prior version. With PostgreSQL 15 and later, the creation permission on the public schema is revoked by default and this exploit can only be achieved by a user who was explicitly granted the CREATE TABLE privilege. The problem is resolved in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.1.0 and further versions
A vulnerability in PostgreSQL Anonymizer allows users to gain superuser privileges by creating a table and inserting malicious code into a column identifier. When a superuser invokes the k-anonymity function, the embedded code is executed with elevated privileges. This issue is more pronounced in PostgreSQL 14 or in instances upgraded from PostgreSQL 14 or earlier. In PostgreSQL 15 and later, the default revocation of creation permissions in the public schema limits this exploit to users explicitly granted the CREATE TABLE privilege.
Users can upgrade to PostgreSQL Anonymizer version 3.1.0 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gitlab.com/dalibo/postgresql_anonymizer/-/issues/640 | PostgreSQL | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | PostgreSQL |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| dalibo anonymizer | 2.5.1 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | PostgreSQL |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | PostgreSQL |