CVE-2007-6600: PostgreSQL 8.2 before 8.2.6, 8.1 before 8.1.11, 8.0 before 8.0.15, 7.4 before 7.4.19, and 7.3 before 7.3.21...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old PostgreSQL privilege escalation flaw. An authenticated database user could gain higher privileges because some index-related function operations ran with the wrong authority. It matters mainly where legacy PostgreSQL 7.3 through 8.2 installations still exist or are embedded in older vendor platforms. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete PostgreSQL versions: 8.2 before 8.2.6, 8.1 before 8.1.11, 8.0 before 8.0.15, 7.4 before 7.4.19, and 7.3 before 7.3.21. Modern supported PostgreSQL deployments should not be affected unless carrying old downstream code. Prioritize remediation if any legacy PostgreSQL 7.3 to 8.2 systems remain in business-critical environments. The issue is old, but authenticated privilege escalation in a database can affect confidentiality, integrity, and operational control. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to the fixed PostgreSQL release for the affected branch or a supported newer version.; Apply relevant vendor packages from Debian, Red Hat, Mandriva, SUSE, or other platform maintainers.; Remove or isolate unsupported PostgreSQL 7.3 through 8.2 instances..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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