Docker Image Vulnerability in Kong: Root Access Risk
CVE-2020-35189

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Kong

Status
Kong Alpine Docker Image
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2020

What is CVE-2020-35189?

The Kong Docker images prior to version 1.0.2-alpine are susceptible to a serious flaw that allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access. This occurrence stems from the presence of a blank password assigned to the root user within these images. Environments utilizing these affected Docker images may be at significant risk, as attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute commands with administrative privileges, potentially compromising the entire system and its data.

References

https://github.com/koharin/koharin2/blob/main/CVE-2020-35189
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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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