Description
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.
References (4)
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0068
EPSS Percentile
71.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-916
Status
published
Products (1)
postgresql/postgresql
7.3.19
Published
Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026