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CVE-2026-7428

Prior to 2025-11-03, well-intended users of Terraform or REST API for Google Cloud AlloyDB for PostgreSQL could have created clusters with an insecure default password which could have been exploit…

Published May 12, 2026CWE-1392EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2026-7428 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 12, 2026.

Technical description

Prior to 2025-11-03, well-intended users of Terraform or REST API for Google Cloud AlloyDB for PostgreSQL could have created clusters with an insecure default password which could have been exploited by a remote attacker to gain full administrative access to the database.

Exploitation required network access to the AlloyDB cluster and was limited to Terraform or the REST API, as other clients blocked it.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7428?

CVE-2026-7428 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 12, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-7428?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-7428?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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