SQL Injection Affecting pgaudit package, versions <0:16.0-1.module+el8.10.0+20413+d8116364


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.18% (8th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PGAUDIT-17981691
  • published17 Jul 2026
  • disclosed14 May 2026

Introduced: 14 May 2026

CVE-2026-6638  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-89  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 pgaudit to version 0:16.0-1.module+el8.10.0+20413+d8116364 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pgaudit package and not the pgaudit package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

SQL injection in PostgreSQL logical replication ALTER SUBSCRIPTION ... REFRESH PUBLICATION allows a subscriber table creator to execute arbitrary SQL with the subscription's publication-side credentials. The attack takes effect at the next REFRESH PUBLICATION. Within major versions 16, 17, and 18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, and 16.14 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 16 are unaffected.

CVSS Base Scores

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