CVE-2026-7819: Symbolic-link path traversal (CWE-61, CWE-22) in pgAdmin 4 File Manager. check_access_permission used os.path

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-7819?

pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-7819 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7819 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-7819 affect?

CVE-2026-7819 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Symbolic-link path traversal (CWE-61, CWE-22) in pgAdmin 4 File Manager. check_access_permission used os.path.abspath, which resolves '..' but does not resolve symbolic links, while the subsequent kernel write follows symlinks. An authenti

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-7819 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting pgadmin 4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Symbolic-link path traversal (CWE-61, CWE-22) in pgAdmin 4 File Manager. check_access_permission used os.path.abspath, which resolves '..' but does not resolve symbolic links, while the subsequent kernel write follows symlinks. An authenticated user could plant a symbolic link inside their own storage directory pointing outside it and induce pgAdmin to write to any path reachable by the pgAdmin process. Fix switches the access check to os.path.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): PostgreSQL · Vendor: pgadmin

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pgadmin pgadmin 4 UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.15

Fixed in: 9.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pgadmin-4 || rpm -q pgadmin-4 || pgadmin-4 --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pgadmin-4

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pgadmin-4

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-7819?

pgadmin 4: upgrade to 9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-7819 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7819 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-2026-7819 affect?

CVE-2026-7819 affects pgadmin 4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Symbolic-link path traversal (CWE-61, CWE-22) in pgAdmin 4 File Manager. check_access_permission used os.path.abspath, which resolves '..' but does not resolve symbolic links, while the subsequent kernel write follows symlinks. An authenti

How urgent is CVE-2026-7819?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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