Description
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.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WRITEUP
VERIFIED
by Robert van der Meulen · textlocalimmunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19875
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95659987018649&w=2
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139
Scores
EPSS
0.0113
EPSS Percentile
78.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
postgresql/postgresql
6.3.2
postgresql/postgresql
6.5.3
Published
Aug 31, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026