How severe is CVE-2005-0227?

CVE-2005-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0227?

CVE-2005-0227 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0227 published?

CVE-2005-0227 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0227

CVE-2005-0227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Postgresql
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PostgreSQL (pgsql) 7.4.x, 7.2.x, and other versions allows local users to load arbitrary shared libraries and execute code via the LOAD extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0227?: PostgreSQL (pgsql) 7.4.x, 7.2.x, and other versions allows local users to load arbitrary shared libraries and execute code via the LOAD extension.
How severe is CVE-2005-0227?: CVE-2005-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0227?: CVE-2005-0227 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0227 published?: CVE-2005-0227 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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