CVE-2020-29578

The official piwik Docker images before fpm-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user

published December 8, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A blank password for the root user in Piwik Docker images? That's a recipe for disaster! 🔥 It's like leaving the front door to your house wide open and hoping no one walks in — a remote attacker can stroll right in and take control without breaking a sweat! An attacker could gain root access, allowing them to manipulate the entire system as if they owned it. Imagine the chaos: unauthorized data access, configuration changes, or even complete system takeover. This vulnerability could unleash some serious mayhem if left unaddressed!

Put simply

It's like leaving the front door to your house wide open and hoping no one walks in — a remote attacker can stroll right in and take control without breaking a sweat! This vulnerability exists in the official Piwik Docker images prior to fpm-alpine, where the root user is set with a blank password, allowing attackers to exploit this weakness remotely and gain privileged access.

What to do

An attacker could gain root access, allowing them to manipulate the entire system as if they owned it. Imagine the chaos: unauthorized data access, configuration changes, or even complete system takeover. This vulnerability could unleash some serious mayhem if left unaddressed! To mitigate this risk, ensure you upgrade to the fpm-alpine version or later. Additionally, create strong, unique passwords for all users to enhance security. Regularly audit your container configurations to prevent similar issues in the future! You’ve got this! With a few quick updates, you can lock down your system and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02274 · 82.9th percentile
Published
2020-12-08T15:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 DEC 15:02Z
    The official piwik Docker images before fpm-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user
    cvelistv5