PostgreSQL

TCP

Database Critical Risk

PostgreSQL — relational database, SQL injection, privilege escalation

🔍 How to Scan Port 5432

nmap -sV -p 5432 target

nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 5432 target

nc -zv target 5432

Scan port 5432 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
If PostgreSQL is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
Use searchsploit postgresql to find known exploits
Monitor traffic on port 5432 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation

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