CVE-2020-29564 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access to Consul Docker containers using a hardcoded blank password for the root user.
- 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-2020-29564?
CVE-2020-29564 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The official Consul Docker images 0.7.1 through 1.4.2 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the Consul Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hashicorp Consul Docker Image.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29564 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-29564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7vw-h87v-qcxm.