STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The vCenter PostgreSQL service must not load unused database components, software, and database objects.

DISA Rule

SV-259173r960963_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-259173

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

Rule Version

VCPG-80-000032

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

At the command prompt, run the following command:

$ /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "DROP EXTENSION <extension name>"

Note: It is recommended that plpgsql not be removed.

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At the command prompt, run the following command:

# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -A -t -c "select * from pg_extension where extname != 'plpgsql'"

If any extensions are output, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-259173

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCPG-80-000032

Severity Override Guidance

At the command prompt, run the following command:

# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -A -t -c "select * from pg_extension where extname != 'plpgsql'"

If any extensions are output, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5570