#VU27018 Improper Authentication in Argo CD - CVE-2020-8827
Published: April 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27018
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8827
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Argo CD
Argo CD
Software vendor:
Argo
Argo
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the Argo API does not implement anti-automation measures such as rate limiting, account lockouts, or other anti-bruteforce measures. A remote attacker can submit an unlimited number of authentication attempts without consequence, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.