CVE-2020-29578 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access to Piwik Docker containers due to a blank root password in specific Alpine-based images.
- 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-2020-29578?
CVE-2020-29578 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 piwik Docker images before fpm-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Piwik Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Matomo Piwik Fpm-Alpine Docker Image.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-29578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h496-jfcc-fq24.