PatchTheCVECVE-2026-116251: pgAdmin 4 did not invalidate a user's existing sessions when their password changed, either through the user's
CVE-2026-116251 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting pgadmin 4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
pgAdmin 4 did not invalidate a user's existing sessions when their password changed, either through the user's own change password dialog or through an administrator resetting it in User Management. A session established before the change, for example on another device or by someone who had obtained the old password or a session cookie, therefore stayed logged in after the change, which is the step a user or administrator takes precisely to cut s
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-613 |
| Published | 2026-10-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-04 |
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-2026-116251 | PostgreSQL pgAdmin up to 9.18 Session Management session fixiation 2026-10-30
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-116251 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-2026-116251?
pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-116251 being exploited?
CVE-2026-116251 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-2026-116251 affect?
CVE-2026-116251 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). pgAdmin 4 did not invalidate a user's existing sessions when their password changed, either through the user's own change password dialog or through an administrator resetting it in User Management. A session established before the change,
How urgent is CVE-2026-116251?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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