CVE-2026-6478 Affecting postgresql:15/postgresql-plperl package, versions <0:15.18-1.module_el9.8.0+267+7c71b4a4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.56% (45th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-POSTGRESQL-17807191
  • published3 Jul 2026
  • disclosed22 Jun 2026

Introduced: 22 Jun 2026

CVE-2026-6478  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 postgresql:15/postgresql-plperl to version 0:15.18-1.module_el9.8.0+267+7c71b4a4 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:28037.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql:15/postgresql-plperl package and not the postgresql:15/postgresql-plperl package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Covert timing channel in comparison of MD5-hashed password in PostgreSQL authentication allows an attacker to recover user credentials sufficient to authenticate. This does not affect scram-sha-256 passwords, the default in all supported releases. However, current databases may have MD5-hashed passwords originating in upgrades from PostgreSQL 13 or earlier. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

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