PostgreSQL pg_basebackup and pg_rewind can overwrite unrelated files of origin superuser choice_CVE-2026-6475

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    "description": "Symlink following in PostgreSQL pg_basebackup plain format and in pg_rewind allows an origin superuser to overwrite local files, e.g. /var/lib/postgres/.bashrc, that hijack the operating system account.  It will remain the case that starting the server after these commands implicitly trusts the origin superuser, due to features like shared_preload_libraries.  Hence, the attack has practical implications only if one takes relevant action between these commands and server start, like moving the files to a different VM or snapshotting the VM.  Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.",
    "published": "2026-05-14T13:00:11.039Z",
    "modified": "2026-05-14T13:00:11.039Z",
    "type": "cve",
    "title": "PostgreSQL pg_basebackup and pg_rewind can overwrite unrelated files of origin superuser choice",
    "source": "PostgreSQL",
    "references": "https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-6475/",
    "id": "CVE-2026-6475",
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    "cwe": [
        "CWE-61"
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    "sourceData": "n/a PostgreSQL 18\nn/a PostgreSQL 17\nn/a PostgreSQL 16\nn/a PostgreSQL 15\nn/a PostgreSQL 0",
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    "cvss": {
        "score": 8.8,
        "severity": "HIGH",
        "vector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
        "version": "3.1"
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    "product": "PostgreSQL",
    "version": "18",
    "vendor": "n/a",
    "ai_description": "Symlink following vulnerability in PostgreSQL pg_basebackup and pg_rewind allows an origin superuser to overwrite local files, potentially hijacking the operating system account.",
    "ai_severity": "High",
    "ai_vendor": "PostgreSQL Global Development Group",
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    "ai_version": "18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, 14.23",
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