Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Cockroach Labs Container Image
CVE-2025-9276

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Cockroach Labs

Status
Cockroach-k8s-request-cert
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-9276?

The authentication bypass vulnerability in Cockroach Labs' cockroach-k8s-request-cert allows remote attackers to exploit a misconfiguration in the system's shadow file, specifically due to a blank password setting for the root user. This flaw enables unauthorized access to systems using the affected container image, posing significant security risks. Organizations should prioritize patching and monitoring to mitigate potential attacks. For more information, refer to the ZDI-25-855 advisory.

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Affected Version(s)

cockroach-k8s-request-cert cockroachdb/cockroach-k8s-request-cert:latest

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-855/
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CVSS V3.0

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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