CVE-2000-1199

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 78.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 31, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95659987018649&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95659987018649&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19875✓ verified
First seen Apr 23, 2000
PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3 - Cleartext Passwords
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-1199?

CVE-2000-1199 is a none vulnerability published on August 31, 2001. PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in (1) pgshadow and (2) pgpwd, which allows attackers with sufficient privileges to gain access to databases.

When was CVE-2000-1199 disclosed?

CVE-2000-1199 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 31, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-1199 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-1199 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 78.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-1199?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-1199, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-1199

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