CVE-2026-44477: CloudNativePG's metrics exporter allows privilege escalation to PostgreSQL superuser and OS RCE
CRITICAL
CVSS 9.5
Exploit Available
Published: May 11, 2026 | Last Modified: May 11, 2026
Description
CloudNativePG's metrics exporter allows privilege escalation to PostgreSQL superuser and OS RCE
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Critical CVSS score indicates maximum severity — remote code execution, authentication bypass, or complete system compromise is likely possible.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
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