CVE-2020-29591

Name: CVE-2020-29591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-11T15:15:12.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29591 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of the Official registry Docker images through 2.7.0 contain a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the registry container may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Versions of the Official registry Docker images through 2.7.0 contain a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the registry container 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

2.61%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Registry	2.5
Docker	Registry	2.5.0
Docker	Registry	2.5.1
Docker	Registry	2.6.0
Docker	Registry	2.6.1
Docker	Registry	2.7.0

References

https://github.com/docker/distribution-library-imageProduct
https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-29591Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/_/registryProduct
https://github.com/docker/distribution-library-imageProduct
https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-29591Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/_/registryProduct

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29591?

How severe is CVE-2020-29591?

CVE-2020-29591 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29591?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-29591?

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Source: NVD / NIST