CVE-2020-5396

JMX Insecure Default Configuration in GemFire

Description

VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.2, 9.8.7, and 9.7.6, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions prior to 1.11.1 and 1.10.2, when deployed without a SecurityManager, contain a JMX service available which contains an insecure default configuration. This allows a malicious user to create an MLet mbean leading to remote code execution.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.64% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Tanzu VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs
Affected: VMware Tanzu VMware GemFire
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5396 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5396?
CVE-2020-5396 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5396?
To fix CVE-2020-5396, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5396 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5396?
CVE-2020-5396 affects VMware Tanzu VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs, VMware Tanzu VMware GemFire.
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