Dokploy versions prior to 0.26.6 contain a hardcoded database password, creating a significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive platform data.

The application utilizes a hardcoded password within its installation script for database container creation, which exposes nearly all default installations to credential theft and unauthorized administrative access. This flaw, classified as CWE-798, allows an attacker with network access to leverage these static credentials to compromise the backend database.

The use of hardcoded credentials across multiple deployments presents a severe security risk, as it allows for the mass compromise of self-hosted PaaS environments. With a CVSS score of 8.0, the vulnerability facilitates unauthorized access to sensitive application data and potential full system takeover, which could lead to significant data breaches and service disruption.

Immediate Action: Update all Dokploy instances to version 0.26.6 or later immediately and manually rotate all database credentials if the instance was deployed using an older version.

Proactive Monitoring: Review database access logs for unexpected authentication attempts or connections originating from unknown network segments.

Compensating Controls: Ensure that the Dokploy management interface is not exposed to the public internet and restrict access to the database port via host-based firewalls or network security groups.

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

The reliance on hardcoded credentials constitutes a high-risk security flaw that invalidates the integrity of the affected PaaS deployments. Administrators must prioritize updating to version 0.26.6 and performing a comprehensive audit of their database credentials to ensure that the default, insecure password has been successfully replaced.