CVE-2020-35463 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain root access to Instana Dynamic APM containers due to a blank root password, requiring an upgrade to secure the deployment.

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-2020-35463?

CVE-2020-35463 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Version 1.0.0 of the Instana Dynamic APM Docker image contains a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the Instana Dynamic APM container may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35463?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Instana Dynamic Apm.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35463?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-35463 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35463 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-393j-8xcq-h729.

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