CVE-2020-29576

Name: CVE-2020-29576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-08T16:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29576 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The official eggdrop Docker images before 1.8.4rc2 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Eggdrop Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The official eggdrop Docker images before 1.8.4rc2 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Eggdrop Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an 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

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.6
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.6.21
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.8.0
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.8.1
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.8.2
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.8.3
Eggheads	Eggdrop Docker Image	1.8.4

References

https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-29576Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-29576Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29576?

How severe is CVE-2020-29576?

CVE-2020-29576 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29576?

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