CVE-2020-5406
CVE-2020-5406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Tanzu Application Service For Vms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Vmware Tanzu Application Service For Vms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs, 2.6.x versions prior to 2.6.18, 2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.11, and 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.5, includes a version of PCF Autoscaling that writes database connection properties to its log, including database username and password. A malicious user with access to those logs may gain unauthorized access to the database being used by Autoscaling.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5406?
- VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs, 2.6.x versions prior to 2.6.18, 2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.11, and 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.5, includes a version of PCF Autoscaling that writes database connection properties to its log, including database username and password. A malicious user with access to those logs may gain unauthorized access to the database being used by Autoscaling.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5406?
- CVE-2020-5406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-5406 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5406?
- CVE-2020-5406 affects Vmware Tanzu Application Service For Vms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5406?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-5406 published?
- CVE-2020-5406 was published on 2020-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:tanzu_application_service_for_vms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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