How severe is CVE-2020-5418?

CVE-2020-5418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5418?

CVE-2020-5418 primarily affects Cloudfoundry Capi-release. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5418?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-5418 published?

CVE-2020-5418 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5418

CVE-2020-5418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cloudfoundry Capi-release with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Cloudfoundry Capi-release
Published: 2020-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cloud Foundry CAPI (Cloud Controller) versions prior to 1.98.0 allow authenticated users having only the "cloud_controller.read" scope, but no roles in any spaces, to list all droplets in all spaces (whereas they should see none).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5418?: Cloud Foundry CAPI (Cloud Controller) versions prior to 1.98.0 allow authenticated users having only the "cloud_controller.read" scope, but no roles in any spaces, to list all droplets in all spaces (whereas they should see none).
How severe is CVE-2020-5418?: CVE-2020-5418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5418?: CVE-2020-5418 primarily affects Cloudfoundry Capi-release. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5418 published?: CVE-2020-5418 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2020-5418

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:capi-release:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:cf-deployment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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