CVE-2020-29591 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access to Docker registry containers due to a blank root password in official 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-2020-29591?
CVE-2020-29591 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of the Official registry Docker images through 2.7.0 contain a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the registry container may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
Weakness: CWE-521
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Docker Registry.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-29591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w55r-r9w2-g8ff.