Is CVE-2020-29578 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-29578 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-29578 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-29578 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-29578?

CVE-2020-29578 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-29578

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The official piwik Docker images before fpm-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the Piwik Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-29578 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.