PatchTheCVECVE-2026-116245: libpq looks a connection service up in the service file of the operating-system account running pgAdmin 4, and
CVE-2026-116245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting pgadmin 4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
libpq looks a connection service up in the service file of the operating-system account running pgAdmin 4, and an entry there can hold a password or name a password file or client certificate. In server mode any user could set a server's Service, or a "service" connection parameter, to one of those entries and connect with its credentials. A PGPASSWORD or PGSERVICE variable set for that account was likewise used by libpq for every connection with
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-2026-116245 | pgAdmin 4 up to 9.18 Connection Service servicefile information disclosure 2026-10-30
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-116245 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-2026-116245?
pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-116245 being exploited?
CVE-2026-116245 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-2026-116245 affect?
CVE-2026-116245 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). libpq looks a connection service up in the service file of the operating-system account running pgAdmin 4, and an entry there can hold a password or name a password file or client certificate. In server mode any user could set a server's Se
How urgent is CVE-2026-116245?
Priority 30/100. High severity
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