vadv / hide_statements_in_log

Hide statements in PostgreSQL log

About

hide_statements_in_log is a simple PostgreSQL extensions which hides sensitive information from logs like query and plans.

Usage

This extension is designed for use in shared_preload_libraries.

Settings

-> select name, short_desc, boot_val from pg_settings where name like 'hide_statements_in_log%';

-[ RECORD 1 ]-----------------------------------------
name       | hide_statements_in_log.delete_log
short_desc | Delete log entry with statement.
boot_val   | on

-[ RECORD 2 ]-----------------------------------------
name       | hide_statements_in_log.dummy_message
short_desc | Replace statement in log entry with text.
boot_val   | statement is hidden

Build and install

$ # export PG_CONFIG=/path/to/pg_config
$ make && make install

TODO

• Unfortunately, postgresql log_hook gets translated messages, now we delete entire message, but need to find a workaround.
• Need to have possibility to redirect deleted entries into STDOUT/SYSLOG.