CVE-2020-35197 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access to memcached Docker containers using a blank password, requiring an upgrade to the official image.
- 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-2020-35197?
CVE-2020-35197 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The official memcached docker images before 1.5.11-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. System using the memcached docker container deployed by affected versions of the docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35197?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Docker Memcached Docker Image.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-35197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35197 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmgc-2jr6-mv52.