Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2000-1199
Published: December 19, 2017 / Updated: June 23, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111806
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2000-1199
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
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.
Affected software
PostgreSQL
How to mitigate CVE-2000-1199
Install update from vendor's website.