CVE-2020-35193 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-35193, a vulnerability in SonarQube Docker images before Alpine that allows remote attackers to gain root access with a blank password. Find mitigation steps and best practices here.
SonarQube Docker images before Alpine (Alpine specific) have a blank password for a root user, potentially allowing remote attackers to gain root access.
Understanding CVE-2020-35193
The vulnerability in SonarQube Docker images poses a security risk due to the presence of a blank password for the root user.
What is CVE-2020-35193?
The official SonarQube Docker images before Alpine contain a blank password for a root user, enabling potential remote attackers to achieve root access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35193
- Remote attackers may exploit the blank password to gain root access to systems utilizing affected SonarQube Docker containers.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35193
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in SonarQube Docker images.
Vulnerability Description
- SonarQube Docker images before Alpine have a blank password for the root user, posing a security risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: N/A
- Vendor: N/A
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Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit the blank password in SonarQube Docker images to achieve root access remotely.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-35193 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid using SonarQube Docker images before Alpine.
- Implement strong, unique passwords for all system accounts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update Docker images for security patches.
- Follow best practices for securing Docker containers.
Patching and Updates
- Update to the latest SonarQube Docker images to eliminate the blank password vulnerability.