Vulnerability Database · Maven · org.postgresql:postgresql · Version
org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8
42.3.8 is affected by 1 vulnerability.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 42.7.14.
Critical 0 High 1 Medium 0 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 23 Nov 2022
Licence BSD-2-Clause
Also known from other sources 2
Newer releases 204
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8 vulnerabilities
1 vulnerability cover org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42198: pgjdbc Denial of Service via Unbounded PBKDF2 Iterations in SCRAM Authentication | 7.5 high | 42.7.11 | 05 May 2026 |
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About org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8
Is org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8 vulnerable?
Yes. 1 vulnerability in the Vulert database cover org.postgresql:postgresql 42.3.8: 0 critical, 1 high, 0 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 42.7.14, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of org.postgresql:postgresql should I use instead of 42.3.8?
42.7.14 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 42.3.8 the latest release of org.postgresql:postgresql?
No. 42.3.8 was published 23 Nov 2022, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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