CVE-2020-5414

App Autoscaler logs credentials

Description

VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs (2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.19, 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.13, and 2.9.x versions prior to 2.9.7) contains an App Autoscaler that logs the UAA admin password. This credential is redacted on VMware Tanzu Operations Manager; however, the unredacted logs are available to authenticated users of the BOSH Director. This credential would grant administrative privileges to a malicious user. The same versions of App Autoscaler also log the App Autoscaler Broker password. Prior to newer versions of Operations Manager, this credential was not redacted from logs. This credential allows a malicious user to create, delete, and modify App Autoscaler services instances. Operations Manager started redacting this credential from logs as of its versions 2.7.15, 2.8.6, and 2.9.1. Note that these logs are typically only visible to foundation administrators and operators.

Categories

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Tanzu PCF Autoscaling
Affected: VMware Tanzu Operations Manager
Affected: VMware Tanzu VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5414?
CVE-2020-5414 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5414?
To fix CVE-2020-5414, 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-2020-5414 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5414 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5414?
CVE-2020-5414 affects VMware Tanzu PCF Autoscaling, VMware Tanzu Operations Manager, VMware Tanzu VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs.
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