Description
Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert Empty Root Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on systems that use the affected version of the Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert container image.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the system shadow file. The issue results from a blank password setting for the root user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22195.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockroach Labs | cockroach-k8s-request-cert | cockroachdb/cockroach-k8s-request-cert:latest | — |