CVE-2020-29591
First published: Fri Dec 11 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Docker Registry | =2.5 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.5.0 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.5.0-rc | |
| Docker Registry | =2.5.0-rc2 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.5.1 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.6.0 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.6.0-rc2 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.6.1 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
| Docker Registry | =2.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29591?
CVE-2020-29591 is a vulnerability found in versions of the Official registry Docker images through 2.7.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-29591?
CVE-2020-29591 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-29591?
Versions 2.5, 2.5.0, 2.5.0-rc, 2.5.0-rc2, 2.5.1, 2.6.0, 2.6.0-rc2, 2.6.1, 2.6.1-rc2, and 2.7.0 of the Docker Registry are affected.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-29591?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-29591 by using a blank password to achieve root access on systems deployed using affected versions of the Docker Registry container.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-29591?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-29591 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/docker
- canonical/docker registry
- version/docker registry/2.5
- version/docker registry/2.5.0
- version/docker registry/2.5.0-rc
- version/docker registry/2.5.0-rc2
- version/docker registry/2.5.1
- version/docker registry/2.6.0
- version/docker registry/2.6.0-rc2
- version/docker registry/2.6.1
- version/docker registry/2.6.1-rc2
- version/docker registry/2.7.0