Vulnerability Description
As of v1.5.0, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name. For insiders with access to the cluster or logs, this issue could be abused for privilege escalation, as Argo has privileged roles. A malicious insider is the most realistic threat, but pod names are not meant to be kept secret and could wind up just about anywhere.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Argoproj | Argo Cd | < 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releasesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releasesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8828?
CVE-2020-8828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). As of v1.5.0, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name. For insiders with access to the cluster or logs, this issue could be abused for privilege escalation, as Argo has privile...
How severe is CVE-2020-8828?
CVE-2020-8828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Argoproj Argo Cd.