Description
PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability in the anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function that allows the owner of a table to run arbitrary code with superuser privilege. The issue is fixed in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.2.0 and later versions
Published: 2026-09-06
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in PostgreSQL Anonymizer’s anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function permits a table owner to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. This allows the attacker to elevate their database permissions and run any command available to a superuser, potentially compromising the entire database instance.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability targets the DALIBO PostgreSQL Anonymizer extension. Any installation that has not been upgraded to version 3.2.0 or later is susceptible, regardless of PostgreSQL version, but the issue is fixed in releases starting with 3.2.0.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates moderate severity. Exploitability details are not publicly available, and the vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector is likely limited to users with table ownership who can invoke anon.anonymize_database_parallel(); the attacker would need to trigger the function through legitimate database operations to exploit the flaw.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 6, 2026 at 16:50 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Set anon.static_masking to FALSE to disable the feature


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade PostgreSQL Anonymizer to version 3.2.0 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
  • Set anon.static_masking to FALSE to disable the feature until the patch is applied.
  • Audit database scripts and configurations to remove or restrict any calls to anon.anonymize_database_parallel(), ensuring it is not executed by non‑privileged users.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 6, 2026 at 16:50 UTC.

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History

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Dalibo
Dalibo postgresql Anonymizer
Vendors & Products Dalibo
Dalibo postgresql Anonymizer

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a vulnerability in the anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function that allows the owner of a table to run arbitrary code with superuser privilege. The issue is fixed in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 3.2.0 and later versions
Title PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel()
Weaknesses CWE-250
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Dalibo Postgresql Anonymizer
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PostgreSQL

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-06T15:25:41.341Z

Reserved: 2026-08-31T16:51:52.845Z

Link: CVE-2026-83534

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-06T16:16:50.753

Modified: 2026-09-06T16:16:50.753

Link: CVE-2026-83534

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-06T17:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-250

    Execution with Unnecessary Privileges