CVE-2026-8838
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Code Execution via Unsafe eval() in Amazon Redshift Python Driver

Publication date: 2026-05-18

Last updated on: 2026-05-18

Assigner: AMZN

Description
Unsafe use of Python's eval() on server-received data in the vector_in() function in amazon-redshift-python-driver before 2.1.14 allows a rogue server or man-in-the-middle actor to execute arbitrary code on the client. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.1.14.
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Published
2026-05-18
Last Modified
2026-05-18
Generated
2026-06-10
AI Q&A
2026-05-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-08
NVD
CVE-2026-8838
EUVD
EUVD-2026-30803
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Vendor Product Version / Range
amazon amazon_redshift_python_driver 2.1.14
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CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the unsafe use of Python's eval() function on data received from a server within the vector_in() function of the amazon-redshift-python-driver before version 2.1.14.

Because eval() executes the input as code, a rogue server or a man-in-the-middle attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the client machine.

The issue can be fixed by upgrading the driver to version 2.1.14 or later.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your client system without any privileges or user interaction.

Such code execution can lead to full compromise of the client environment, including data theft, system manipulation, or further attacks within your network.

Mitigation Strategies

To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 or later.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how the vulnerability in amazon-redshift-python-driver affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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