SB2025082528 - Improper Authentication in Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert
Published: August 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025082528
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-9276)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to a blank password setting for the root user within the configuration of the system shadow file. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.