CVE-2020-35185
First published: Thu Dec 17 2020(Updated: )
The official ghost docker images before 2.16.1-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. System using the ghost docker container deployed by affected versions of the docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <2.16.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35185?
CVE-2020-35185 is a vulnerability found in the official ghost docker images before version 2.16.1-alpine (Alpine specific) that allows a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
How severe is CVE-2020-35185?
CVE-2020-35185 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2020-35185 affect me?
If you are using the affected versions of the ghost docker image, a remote attacker may be able to gain root access with a blank password.
How can I fix CVE-2020-35185?
To fix CVE-2020-35185, you should update to version 2.16.1-alpine or later of the ghost docker image.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35185?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-35185 on the GitHub page: https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-35185
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/docker
- product/ghost alpine docker image