Vulnerability · Published Feb 11, 2026 · Assigned by PostgreSQL
CVE-2026-2361Improper search_path protection in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 2.5 allows any user with create privilege to gain superuser privileges
High 8.0
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path in PostgreSQL Anonymizer from DALIBO. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 25% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability that allows a user to gain superuser privileges by creating a temporary view based on a function containing malicious code. When the anon.get_tablesample_ratio function is then called, the malicious code is executed with superuser privileges. This privilege elevation can be exploited by users having the CREATE privilege in PostgreSQL 15 and later. The risk is higher with PostgreSQL 14 or with instances upgraded from PostgreSQL 14 or a prior version because the creation permission on the public schema is granted by default. The problem is resolved in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.0.1 and further versions
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| DALIBO | PostgreSQL Anonymizer | 1 – before 3.0.1 |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H