CVE-2020-5417 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Cloud Foundry CAPI (Cloud Controller) versions prior to 1.97.0 may allow developers to claim sensitive routes, potentially leading to unauthorized access to certain system components.

Understanding CVE-2020-5417

Cloud Foundry CAPI vulnerability impacting versions prior to 1.97.0.

What is CVE-2020-5417?

Vulnerability in Cloud Foundry CAPI allowing developers to claim sensitive routes.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5417

High severity vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 8.5.
Attackers could maliciously or accidentally access sensitive routes.
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are high.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5417

Cloud Foundry CAPI vulnerability technical specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Developers could claim sensitive routes, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Cloud Foundry CAPI versions prior to 1.97.0.
CF Deployment versions less than 13.12.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack complexity: High
Attack vector: Network
Privileges required: Low
Scope: Changed
No user interaction required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2020-5417.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Cloud Foundry CAPI to version 1.97.0 or higher.
Apply patches provided by Cloud Foundry.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive routes.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Cloud Foundry components.
Implement least privilege access controls.
Conduct security training for developers.

Patching and Updates

Cloud Foundry has released patches to address this vulnerability.