PatchTheCVECVE-2026-116243: pgAdmin 4 runs pg_dump, pg_restore, pg_dumpall and psql from the binary path a user sets in their preferences
CVE-2026-116243 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pgadmin 4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
pgAdmin 4 runs pg_dump, pg_restore, pg_dumpall and psql from the binary path a user sets in their preferences. In server mode the binary path was refused only when it lay under the per-user storage directory (STORAGE_DIR), not under a SHARED_STORAGE directory, which ordinary users can upload files to. A user could therefore upload an executable to shared storage, point their binary path at it, and have pgAdmin run it as the operating-system accou
Why this priority
- High severity
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
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-116243 | pgadmin.org pgAdmin 4 up to 9.18 Server Mode unrestricted upload 2026-10-30
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-116243 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-2026-116243?
pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-116243 being exploited?
CVE-2026-116243 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-2026-116243 affect?
CVE-2026-116243 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). pgAdmin 4 runs pg_dump, pg_restore, pg_dumpall and psql from the binary path a user sets in their preferences. In server mode the binary path was refused only when it lay under the per-user storage directory (STORAGE_DIR), not under a SHARE
How urgent is CVE-2026-116243?
Priority 33/100. High severity
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