CVE-2026-8838 - Remote Code Execution in amazon-redshift-python-driver
Amazon Redshift ยท 2026-08-20
Actions
Technical Details
| Affected Versions | <=2.1.13 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| CVE IDs | CVE-2026-8838 |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update the amazon-redshift-python-driver to version 2.1.14 to address the remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-8838) and ensure all forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.
For Platform Teams
Deploy the updated amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 across all relevant environments to resolve the security vulnerability and maintain the integrity and security of database connections.
For Executives
Implement the upgrade to amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 to mitigate the risk of remote code execution and ensure the security of client systems, thereby safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining customer trust.
Source
Related Amazon Redshift Updates
- Amazon Redshift introduces long-term system table retention with Amazon S3 Tables integration (2026-08-20)
- CVE-2026-8178 - Remote Code Execution via Unsafe Class Loading in Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver (2026-08-20)
- Amazon Redshift RG large and 12xlarge instances now available on the trailing track (2026-07-30)
- Amazon Redshift Data API announces long polling, session management, and flexible batch execution (2026-07-29)
- Amazon Redshift adds rg.large and rg.12xlarge instance sizes (2026-07-16)