CVE-2020-5400

Cloud Controller logs environment variables from app manifests

Description

Cloud Foundry Cloud Controller (CAPI), versions prior to 1.91.0, logs properties of background jobs when they are run, which may include sensitive information such as credentials if provided to the job. A malicious user with access to those logs may gain unauthorized access to resources protected by such credentials.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory cloudfoundry.org
Affected: Cloud Foundry CAPI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2020-5400 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5400?
CVE-2020-5400 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5400?
To fix CVE-2020-5400, 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-2020-5400 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5400 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5400?
CVE-2020-5400 affects Cloud Foundry CAPI.
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