PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel() (CVE-2026-83534) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-83534

PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel()

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-83534 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in PostgreSQL Anonymizer: Privilege escalation to superuser via anon.anonymize_database_parallel(). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps DALIBO/PostgreSQL Anonymizer (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 6, 2026Updated Sep 6, 2026Source checked Sep 6, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 6, 2026Material review Sep 6, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps DALIBO/PostgreSQL Anonymizer (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
DALIBO/PostgreSQL Anonymizergeneric	>=1 <3.2.0	3.2.0

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for DALIBO/PostgreSQL Anonymizer.
Review the reported fix. Update DALIBO/PostgreSQL Anonymizer to 3.2.0 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 6, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 6, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 6, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencegitlab.com

Upstream source 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

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