critical9.8
CVE-2025-9276
Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert Empty Root Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.
Impact
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 versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cockroachlabs | Cockroach-K8s-Request-Cert | All versions |