How severe is CVE-2007-3279?

CVE-2007-3279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3279?

CVE-2007-3279 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3279?

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

When was CVE-2007-3279 published?

CVE-2007-3279 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3279

CVE-2007-3279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postgresql
Published: 2007-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when the PL/pgSQL (plpgsql) language has been created, grants certain plpgsql privileges to the PUBLIC domain, which allows remote attackers to create and execute functions, as demonstrated by functions that perform local brute-force password guessing attacks, which may evade intrusion detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3279?: PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when the PL/pgSQL (plpgsql) language has been created, grants certain plpgsql privileges to the PUBLIC domain, which allows remote attackers to create and execute functions, as demonstrated by functions that perform local brute-force password guessing attacks, which may evade intrusion detection.
How severe is CVE-2007-3279?: CVE-2007-3279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3279?: CVE-2007-3279 affects Postgresql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3279 published?: CVE-2007-3279 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*