Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 31, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2000-1199
CVE-2000-1199
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.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- marc.infonvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364nvd
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