PgPool2, PostgreSQL bypass SCRAM entirely, use MD5 for authentication
Tactics · dev.to · stat: — PgPool2 and PostgreSQL users can bypass SCRAM-SHA-256 authentication by switching to MD5. This tactic simplifies database connection setup, avoiding AES key complexity. The…
Tactics · dev.to · stat: —
PgPool2 and PostgreSQL users can bypass SCRAM-SHA-256 authentication by switching to MD5. This tactic simplifies database connection setup, avoiding AES key complexity. The process involves modifying pool_hba.conf, pg_hba.conf, and postgresql.conf files, then restarting services for immediate effect.
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