Authentication Vulnerability in Argo API by Argo Project
CVE-2020-8827

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Linux
Status
Argo Continuous Delivery
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2020

Summary

The Argo API starting from version 1.5.0 lacks essential anti-automation measures such as rate limiting and account lockouts. This oversight allows attackers to execute unlimited authentication attempts, increasing the risk of unauthorized access through brute force attacks. Implementing security controls is crucial to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releases
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https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020
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https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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