CVE-2026-14668: PostgreSQL ctid type confusion in selectivity estimator discloses derivative of arbitrary read

CSIRTS triage

What: Type confusion in the selectivity estimator discloses information derived from arbitrary memory reads via ctid type confusion.
Who is affected: PostgreSQL instances where attackers can craft queries with ctid operations are affected.
Urgency: High severity with CVSS 8.1 for information disclosure; can leak sensitive data.
Action: Update PostgreSQL to a patched version promptly.

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Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-146680.46% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 39% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-14668	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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