CVE-2020-29578: Critical severity Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

The official piwik Docker images before fpm-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Piwik Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image=3
Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image=3.5
Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image=3.5.1
Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image=3.6
Matomo Piwik Fpm-alpine Docker Image=3.6.0

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29578?

CVE-2020-29578 has a high severity due to the potential for remote root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-29578?

To fix CVE-2020-29578, update to a fixed version of the Piwik Docker image that does not have a blank root password.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-29578?

Users of the Piwik Docker images prior to fpm-alpine are affected by CVE-2020-29578.

4

What could happen if I am vulnerable to CVE-2020-29578?

If vulnerable to CVE-2020-29578, attackers could gain unauthorized root access to your system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-29578 until I can update?

A potential workaround for CVE-2020-29578 is to change the root password of the container immediately.

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