What is CVE-2026-16238?

CVE-2026-16238 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. PostgreSQL type confusion in pg_restore_attribute_stats() executes arbitrary code

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-16238 cover?

CVE-2026-16238 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-16238. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-16238?

CVE-2026-16238 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-16238?

CVE-2026-16238 affects 1 product, including: azl3 postgresql 16.14-1 on Azure Linux 3.0.

CVE-2026-16238HighCVSS 8.8

PostgreSQL type confusion in pg_restore_attribute_stats() executes arbitrary code

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

August 21, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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🎯 Affected products1

azl3 postgresql 16.14-1 on Azure Linux 3.0

🔗 References (1)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-16238