Use of Default Credentials Affecting github.com/neuvector/neuvector/controller/api package, versions >=5.0.0 <5.4.6
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- published29 Aug 2025
- disclosed28 Aug 2025
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 28 Aug 2025
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How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/neuvector/neuvector/controller/api to version 5.4.6 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Use of Default Credentials for the admin account. An attacker can gain full administrative access by using the default credentials if the password is not changed after deployment.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by logging in to the user interface immediately after deployment and updating the default admin password.