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CVE-2002-1657

PostgreSQL uses the username for a salt when generating passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
31 Dec 2002
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
16 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
1.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 70% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Weak password hashing (CWE-916)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql
  • Version 7.3.19

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1657
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1657