Critical Vulnerability in PostGIS Extension Leads to Remote Code Execution on Major PostgreSQL Providers
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The post describes discovering a memory corruption vulnerability in a widely used PostgreSQL extension, specifically PostGIS. The flaw was exploited to achieve remote code execution on managed PostgreSQL services, including NeonDB, Supabase, and Xata. The issue highlights systemic risks in the managed PostgreSQL industry related to extension security.