CVE-2020-29580

The official storm Docker images before 1.2.1 contain a blank password for a root user

published December 8, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A blank password for the root user in Storm’s Docker images means anyone could stroll right into your system! 😱 Think of it like a hotel room that’s been left open with no lock on the door — anyone can just waltz in and make themselves at home, with full access to your stuff! 🏨 This vulnerability is absolutely devastating as an attacker could gain root access to your system, allowing them to execute any command, modify files, or even take complete control of your environment. Imagine the chaos that could ensue with an intruder having free rein! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room that’s been left open with no lock on the door — anyone can just waltz in and make themselves at home, with full access to your stuff! 🏨 The official Storm Docker images prior to version 1.2.1 contain a blank password for the root user, which means anyone can easily gain access without any authentication required.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating as an attacker could gain root access to your system, allowing them to execute any command, modify files, or even take complete control of your environment. Imagine the chaos that could ensue with an intruder having free rein! 🔥 To secure your systems, upgrade your Storm Docker images to version 1.2.1 or later immediately. Also, review your deployment configurations and consider implementing stronger password policies for all users. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your defenses strong in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02322 · 83.3th percentile
Published
2020-12-08T15:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 DEC 15:13Z
    The official storm Docker images before 1.2.1 contain a blank password for a root user
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