CVE-2026-83534: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in DALIBO PostgreSQL Anonymizer
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
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
DALIBO
PostgreSQL Anonymizer
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The PostgreSQL Anonymizer contains a security flaw in the anon.anonymize_database_parallel() function, which permits a table owner to run arbitrary code with superuser privileges. This elevates the risk of unauthorized privilege escalation within the database environment. The vulnerability is addressed by updating to PostgreSQL Anonymizer version 3.2.0 or later.
Potential Impact
An attacker who is the owner of a table can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or unauthorized data access within the PostgreSQL environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade PostgreSQL Anonymizer to version 3.2.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- PostgreSQL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T16:51:52.845Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9d88c8acd9273b49ef28c7
Added to database: 09/06/2026, 15:37:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 00:45:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 104
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