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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.

  • Published: Aug 31, 2001
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2000-1199
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
postgresql / postgresql 6.3.2 6.3.2.x
postgresql / postgresql 6.5.3 6.5.3.x