CVE-2025-9276

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: September 02, 2025 Modified: January 30, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-855/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Mitigation Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
68th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

cockroachlabs