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CVE-2020-8828

8.8 · HIGH

As of v1.5.0, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name.

Published Apr 8, 2020CWE-287EPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2020-8828 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

As of v1.5.0, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name. For insiders with access to the cluster or logs, this issue could be abused for privilege escalation, as Argo has privileged roles. A malicious insider is the most realistic threat, but pod names are not meant to be kept secret and could wind up just about anywhere.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refargoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/GitHubgithub.com/argoproj/argo/releasesRefwww.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020Refargoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/GitHubgithub.com/argoproj/argo/releasesRefwww.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8828?

CVE-2020-8828 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8828?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8828?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-8828?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-8828 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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