CVE-2019-11271

CVE-2019-11271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloud Foundry Bosh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Description

Cloud Foundry BOSH 270.x versions prior to v270.1.1, contain a BOSH Director that does not properly redact credentials when configured to use a MySQL database. A local authenticated malicious user may read any credentials that are contained in a BOSH manifest.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11271?
Cloud Foundry BOSH 270.x versions prior to v270.1.1, contain a BOSH Director that does not properly redact credentials when configured to use a MySQL database. A local authenticated malicious user may read any credentials that are contained in a BOSH manifest.
How severe is CVE-2019-11271?
CVE-2019-11271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11271 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11271?
CVE-2019-11271 affects Cloud Foundry Bosh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11271?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11271 published?
CVE-2019-11271 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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