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CVE-2000-1199

PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in (1) pg_shadow and (2) pg_pwd, which allows attackers with sufficient privileges to gain access to databases.

Severity
Medium 4.6
Published
31 Aug 2001
Last changed
11 Nov 2026
Added to UpHeron
16 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
0.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 60% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql
  • Version 6.3.2
  • Version 6.5.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-1199
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2000-1199