STIGQter: STIG Summary: Crunchy Data Postgres 16 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

PostgreSQL and associated applications, when making use of dynamic code execution, must scan input data for invalid values that may indicate a code injection attack.

DISA Rule

SV-261907r1000726_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-261907

Group Title

SRG-APP-000251-DB-000392

Rule Version

CD16-00-005900

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001310 - Checks the validity of organization-defined information inputs to the system.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Where dynamic code execution is used, modify the code to implement protections against code injection (i.e., prepared statements).

Check Contents

Review PostgreSQL source code (trigger procedures, functions) and application source code to identify cases of dynamic code execution.

If dynamic code execution is employed without protective measures against code injection, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-261907

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CD16-00-005900

Severity Override Guidance

Review PostgreSQL source code (trigger procedures, functions) and application source code to identify cases of dynamic code execution.

If dynamic code execution is employed without protective measures against code injection, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5598