CVE-2016-0767: PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users with USAGE permission on the public schema t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0767?

pl\/java: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0767 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0767 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-0767 affect?

CVE-2016-0767 affects pl\/java. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users with USAGE permission on the public schema to alter the public schema classpath.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-0767?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2016-0767 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting pl\/java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users with USAGE permission on the public schema to alter the public schema classpath.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2017-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: pl\/java project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-06 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pl\/java project pl\/java UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pljava || rpm -q pljava || pljava --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pljava

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pljava

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-0767?

pl\/java: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-0767 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0767 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-0767 affect?

CVE-2016-0767 affects pl\/java. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users with USAGE permission on the public schema to alter the public schema classpath.

How urgent is CVE-2016-0767?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities · PostgreSQL vulnerabilities

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References

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