PatchTheCVECVE-2026-116240: In server mode pgAdmin 4 validates a path into the user's storage directory with check_access_permission(), wh
CVE-2026-116240 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting pgadmin 4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In server mode pgAdmin 4 validates a path into the user's storage directory with check_access_permission(), which builds the absolute path with get_abs_path(). Several callers then acted on a path they built differently, so the path checked and the path used could name different files: - Opening a file in the Query Tool, the Google client secret and, on Windows, Import/Export Data, Backup, Restore and saving a file joined the path to the storage
Why this priority
- Covered by 3 security sources
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- PostgreSQL Security: pgAdmin 4 v9.19 Released 2026-10-31
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-116240 | pgadmin.org pgAdmin 4 up to 9.18 Server Mode check_access_permission path traversal 2026-10-30
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-116240 2026-10-30
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-116240?
pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-116240 being exploited?
CVE-2026-116240 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-116240 affect?
CVE-2026-116240 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In server mode pgAdmin 4 validates a path into the user's storage directory with check_access_permission(), which builds the absolute path with get_abs_path(). Several callers then acted on a path they built differently, so the path checked
How urgent is CVE-2026-116240?
Priority 30/100. Covered by 3 security sources
Software pages
Related CVEs
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