CVE-2020-5427

CVE-2020-5427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Cloud Data Flow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-89.

Key facts

Description

In Spring Cloud Data Flow, versions 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5, versions 2.5.x prior 2.5.4, an application is vulnerable to SQL injection when requesting task execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5427?
In Spring Cloud Data Flow, versions 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5, versions 2.5.x prior 2.5.4, an application is vulnerable to SQL injection when requesting task execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-5427?
CVE-2020-5427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5427 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5427?
CVE-2020-5427 affects Vmware Spring Cloud Data Flow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5427?
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-2020-5427 published?
CVE-2020-5427 was published on 2021-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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