CVE-2020-29580

Name: CVE-2020-29580
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-08T16:15:12.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29580 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The official storm Docker images before 1.2.1 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Storm 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 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The official storm Docker images before 1.2.1 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Storm 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

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Storm Docker Image	< 1.2.1

References

https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-29580Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-29580Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29580?

How severe is CVE-2020-29580?

CVE-2020-29580 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29580?

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