CVE-2000-1199 json
PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in (1) pg_shadow and (2) pg_pwd, which allows attackers with sufficient privileges t…
published 2001-08-31 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-1184
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 60%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19875)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19875 PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3 - Cleartext Passwords local, 2000-04-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/1139
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=95659987018649&w=2
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/4364
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-1199
- NVD CVE-2000-1199
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