CVE-2026-8838 - Remote Code Execution in amazon-redshift-python-driver
Amazon Redshift ยท 2026-06-05
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 accordingly.
For Platform Teams
Deploy the updated amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 across all relevant environments to resolve the security issue and maintain the integrity of Redshift database connections.
For Executives
Implement the upgrade to amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 to mitigate the risk of remote code execution, ensuring data integrity and security for Redshift operations.
Source
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