CVE-2020-10996 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Percona XtraDB Cluster uses a static transition key for SST processes, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-10996?

CVE-2020-10996 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Percona XtraDB Cluster before 5.7.28-31.41.2. A bundled script inadvertently sets a static transition_key for SST processes in place of the random key expected.

Weakness: CWE-838, CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Percona Xtradb Cluster.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-10996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4r6g-prvv-3gp3.

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