CVE-2020-8828
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| go/github.com/argoproj/argo-cd | <=1.8.0 | |
| Linuxfoundation Argo Continuous Delivery | <1.5.0 | |
| Argoproj Argo Cd | <1.5.0 | |
| <1.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8828
- https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releases
- https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020
- https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/security_considerations/#cve-2020-8828-insecure-default-administrative-password
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/blob/129cf5370f9e2c6f99c9a5515099250a7ba42099/docs/security_considerations.md#cve-2020-8828---insecure-default-administrative-password
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h8jc-jmrf-9h8f (Advisory)
- https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8828?
CVE-2020-8828 is a vulnerability in Argo CD versions 1.8.0 and prior, where the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8828?
CVE-2020-8828 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can CVE-2020-8828 be exploited?
CVE-2020-8828 can be exploited by insiders with access to the cluster or logs, allowing them to abuse the default admin password for privilege escalation.
Who is at risk from CVE-2020-8828?
The most realistic threat for CVE-2020-8828 is a malicious insider with access to the cluster or logs.
How can CVE-2020-8828 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-8828, it is recommended to upgrade Argo CD to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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