CVE-2020-35185

The official ghost docker images before 2.16.1-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user

published December 17, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A blank password for the root user in the Ghost Docker images? That's one password we definitely shouldn't forget! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ It's like leaving the front door of your house wide open while you run an errand โ€” anyone can just walk right in without a key! If an attacker stumbles upon your system, they could waltz in and gain root access, potentially leading to unauthorized control over your entire environment. This means they can manipulate, steal, or even delete your data!

Put simply

It's like leaving the front door of your house wide open while you run an errand โ€” anyone can just walk right in without a key! This vulnerability exists in the official Ghost Docker images prior to version 2.16.1-alpine, where the root user is set with a blank password, allowing remote attackers to gain full root access.

What to do

If an attacker stumbles upon your system, they could waltz in and gain root access, potentially leading to unauthorized control over your entire environment. This means they can manipulate, steal, or even delete your data! To protect your system, upgrade to Ghost Docker image version 2.16.1-alpine or later immediately. Additionally, ensure that your Docker configurations are set up with strong authentication practices in place to secure your resources. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure, and you'll keep those digital doors locked tight! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02883 ยท 86.8th percentile
Published
2020-12-17T00:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 00:39Z
    The official ghost docker images before 2.16.1-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user
    cvelistv5