CVE-2019-11202 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Rancher versions 2.0.0-2.0.13, 2.1.0-2.1.8, and 2.2.0-2.2.1. When Rancher restarts, a default admin user with a well-known password is recreated, even if previously deleted, allowing an attacker to log in with full administrative privileges. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:suse:rancher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.1.0, <= 2.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:suse:rancher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:suse:rancher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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