How severe is CVE-2007-0555?

CVE-2007-0555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0555?

CVE-2007-0555 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0555?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0555 published?

CVE-2007-0555 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0555

CVE-2007-0555 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postgresql
Published: 2007-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PostgreSQL 7.3 before 7.3.13, 7.4 before 7.4.16, 8.0 before 8.0.11, 8.1 before 8.1.7, and 8.2 before 8.2.2 allows attackers to disable certain checks for the data types of SQL function arguments, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly access database content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0555?: PostgreSQL 7.3 before 7.3.13, 7.4 before 7.4.16, 8.0 before 8.0.11, 8.1 before 8.1.7, and 8.2 before 8.2.2 allows attackers to disable certain checks for the data types of SQL function arguments, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly access database content.
How severe is CVE-2007-0555?: CVE-2007-0555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0555?: CVE-2007-0555 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0555 published?: CVE-2007-0555 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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