PostgreSQL has released maintenance updates for all supported versions, addressing 30 security vulnerabilities, including heap buffer overflows and risks of remote code execution. The third beta of PostgreSQL 19 introduces new features such as a unified REPACK command, SQL Property Graph query support, and improved temporal data handling. Significant performance enhancements include automatic conversions of NOT IN to ANTI JOINs and a switch to LZ4 as the default TOAST compression method. Additionally, PostgreSQL 14 will reach end-of-life on November 12, 2026, and users are encouraged to upgrade to a supported version before that date
PostgreSQL 19 Beta 3 and Critical Security Patches Released; PG 14 EOL Notice Issued
PostgreSQL has shipped maintenance updates for every supported version, including 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24, to patch 30 security vulnerabilities involving heap buffer overflows and remote code execution risks. The third beta of PostgreSQL 19 is also available, bringing a unified REPACK command, SQL Property Graph query support, and temporal data handling via the FOR PORTION OF clause. Performance and optimizer enhancements in the upcoming release include automatic NOT IN to ANTI JOIN conversions, SIMD-accelerated COPY FROM operations, and a switch to LZ4 as the default TOAST compression method.
