PostgreSQL 15.x — End of Life
Active High riskPostgreSQL 15.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Oct 13, 2022 | — | Nov 11, 2027 | 15.18 | Active |
CVEs affecting PostgreSQL 15.x (8)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6637 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.04% | — | 15 | Stack buffer overflow in PostgreSQL module "refint" allows an unprivileged database user to execute arbitrary code as th… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6473 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.07% | — | 15 | Integer wraparound in multiple PostgreSQL server features allows an unprivileged database user to cause the server to un… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6475 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.05% | — | 15 | Symlink following in PostgreSQL pg_basebackup plain format and in pg_rewind allows an origin superuser to overwrite loca… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6477 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.05% | — | 15 | Use of inherently dangerous function PQfn(..., result_is_int=0, ...) in PostgreSQL libpq lo_export(), lo_read(), lo_lsee… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6479 | HIGH | 7.5 | 0.02% | — | 15 | Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX … | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6478 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 0.08% | — | 15 | Covert timing channel in comparison of MD5-hashed password in PostgreSQL authentication allows an attacker to recover us… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6472 | MEDIUM | 5.4 | 0.03% | — | 15 | Missing authorization in PostgreSQL CREATE TYPE allows an object creator to hijack other queries that use search_path to… | May 14, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6474 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 0.03% | — | 15 | Externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL timeofday() function allows an attacker to retrieve portions of server… | May 14, 2026 |
PostgreSQL 15.x will reach end of life — migrate to PostgreSQL 16.x
PostgreSQL 16.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before PostgreSQL 15.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is PostgreSQL 15 end of life?
No. PostgreSQL 15.x is still supported until November 11, 2027. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.
What CVEs affect PostgreSQL 15?
There are 8 CVEs tracked for PostgreSQL 15.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest PostgreSQL 15 version?
The latest PostgreSQL 15.x patch release is 15.18, released on May 11, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from PostgreSQL 15 to PostgreSQL 16?
To migrate from PostgreSQL 15 to PostgreSQL 16: (1) review the official PostgreSQL 16 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run PostgreSQL 15 in production?
PostgreSQL 15 is still supported and safe for production use until November 11, 2027. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (15.18) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA