CVE-2020-29579: The official Express Gateway Docker images before 1.14.0 contain a blank password for a root user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-29579?

express-gateway docker image: upgrade to 1.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-29579 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-29579 affect?

CVE-2020-29579 affects express-gateway docker image. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The official Express Gateway Docker images before 1.14.0 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Express Gateway Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-29579?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2020-29579 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting express-gateway docker image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The official Express Gateway Docker images before 1.14.0 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Express Gateway Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: express-gateway

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

express-gateway express-gateway docker image UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.14.0

Fixed in: 1.14.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy express-gateway-docker-image || rpm -q express-gateway-docker-image || express-gateway-docker-image --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade express-gateway-docker-image

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade express-gateway-docker-image

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-29579?

express-gateway docker image: upgrade to 1.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-29579 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-29579 affect?

CVE-2020-29579 affects express-gateway docker image. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The official Express Gateway Docker images before 1.14.0 contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Express Gateway Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve

How urgent is CVE-2020-29579?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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