CVE-2020-35463

Name: CVE-2020-35463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T23:15:13.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35463 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Version 1.0.0 of the Instana Dynamic APM Docker image contains a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the Instana Dynamic APM container may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Version 1.0.0 of the Instana Dynamic APM Docker image contains a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the Instana Dynamic APM 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

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Instana	Dynamic Apm	1.0.0

References

https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-35463Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/donghyunlee00/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2020-35463Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35463?

How severe is CVE-2020-35463?

CVE-2020-35463 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35463?

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