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    CVE-2025-9276

    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.

    Published:Sep 2, 2025
    Last Modified:Jan 30, 2026
    EPS:Sep 2, 2025
    EPSS Score:0.00374
    CVSS Score:9.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Cockroach Labs
    Product
    Cockroach-k8s-request-cert
    Vendor
    Cockroachlabs
    Product
    Cockroach-k8s-request-cert

    Exploits

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
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    High