CVE-2020-29577 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain root access to ZNC Docker containers using a blank password, requiring an upgrade to the fixed image version.

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-2020-29577?

CVE-2020-29577 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 znc docker images before 1.7.1-slim contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the znc docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29577?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Znc Znc Docker Image.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29577?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-29577 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29577 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-66fh-7c2j-p86h.

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