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.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-09-02T20:00:51.838Z

Last Modified :

2025-09-03T15:32:42.164Z

Source :

zdi
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-9276 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Cockroach Labs
  • Cockroach-k8s-request-cert
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URL Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-855/ cve-icon cve-icon
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