CVE-2020-29591 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Registry	2.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

https://github.com/docker/distribution-library-imageProduct
https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-29591Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/_/registryProduct
https://github.com/docker/distribution-library-imageProduct
https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-29591Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/_/registryProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-29591?

CVE-2020-29591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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...

How severe is CVE-2020-29591?

CVE-2020-29591 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-29591?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Registry.