Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 2, 2025· Updated Sep 3, 2025
Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert Empty Root Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2025-9276
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.
Affected products
1- Range: cockroachdb/cockroach-k8s-request-cert:latest
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-855/mitrex_research-advisory
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