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CVE-2020-29564

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.17%

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CVE-2020-29564 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The official Consul Docker images 0.7.1 through 1.4.2 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the Consul Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.. EPSS estimates a 6.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The official Consul Docker images 0.7.1 through 1.4.2 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the Consul Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
6.17%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HashicorpConsul Docker Image>= 0.7.1, <= 1.4.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29564?
The official Consul Docker images 0.7.1 through 1.4.2 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the Consul Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
How severe is CVE-2020-29564?
CVE-2020-29564 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29564?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST