CVE-2026-33816: CWE-697 — Incorrect Comparison in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3
Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an incorrect comparison in the pgproto3 package of the github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 library, leading to a memory-safety issue. The flaw could allow an attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical severity. However, as of the published date, no patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in full compromise of affected systems, including unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor official channels for updates and consider risk mitigation strategies such as limiting network exposure of affected components.
CVE-2026-33816: CWE-697 — Incorrect Comparison in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3
Description
Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an incorrect comparison in the pgproto3 package of the github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 library, leading to a memory-safety issue. The flaw could allow an attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical severity. However, as of the published date, no patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in full compromise of affected systems, including unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor official channels for updates and consider risk mitigation strategies such as limiting network exposure of affected components.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Go
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-23T20:35:32.814Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d52a46aaed68159a30f89b
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 4:01:10 PM
Last enriched: 5/15/2026, 9:23:50 AM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 8:01:43 PM
Views: 109
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