Docker-Kong API Exposure on Non-Local Interfaces
CVE-2020-11710

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Konghq

Status
Docker-kong
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-11710?

A configuration issue was identified in docker-kong, where the admin API port can unintentionally be accessed from interfaces beyond the localhost. This situation arises primarily when users set up Kong using the docker-compose template without adhering to the recommended security practices. The vendor clarifies that this does not implicate any Kong gateway versions directly, and proper documentation already provides guidelines on securing the admin API, emphasizing the importance of following the security documentation during setup.

References

https://github.com/Kong/kong
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https://github.com/Kong/docs.konghq.com/commit/d693827c32...
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https://github.com/Kong/docker-kong/commit/dfa095cadf7e83...
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EPSS Score

33% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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