Default Security Configuration Weaknesses

PostgreSQL default installations can allow passwordless logins ('Trust' method) if not managed, lack robust password policies, do not enable SSL/TLS encryption by default, and commonly grant unnecessary superuser privileges. Many vulnerabilities stem from misconfiguration and operational oversight rather than software flaws.

Sources

• https://www.compilenrun.com/docs/database/postgresql/postgresql-best-practices/postgresql-common-pitfalls/
• https://experience.percona.com/postgresql/postgresql-complexity-and-your-business/enterprise-scale-challenges-real-world-postgresql-issues-youll-face
• https://www.siriusopensource.com/en-us/blog/postgres-problems-what-are-challenges-using-postgresql-enterprise

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