PostgreSQL Default Unpassworded Account

high Nessus Plugin ID 10483

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Synopsis

The remote database server can be accessed without a password.

Description

It is possible to connect to the remote PostgreSQL database server using an unpassworded account. This may allow an attacker to launch further attacks against the database.

Solution

Log into this host and set a password for any affected accounts using the 'ALTER USER' command.

In addition, configure the service by editing the file 'pg_hba.conf' to require a password (or Kerberos) authentication for all remote hosts that have legitimate access to this service and to require a password locally using the line 'local all password'.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10483

File Name: postgresql_unpassworded.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 7/27/2000

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:postgresql:postgresql

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Exploited by Nessus: true

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/17/1999

Exploitable With

Metasploit (SNMP Community Scanner)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0508

Detections

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