CVE-2020-5418: Cloud Controller allows users with no roles to list droplets

Published Sep 3, 2020
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Updated

Cloud Foundry CAPI (Cloud Controller) versions prior to 1.98.0 allow authenticated users having only the "cloudcontroller.read" scope, but no roles in any spaces, to list all droplets in all spaces (whereas they should see none).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cloudfoundry Capi-release<1.98.0
Cloudfoundry Cf-deployment<13.17.0

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5418?

CVE-2020-5418 is a vulnerability in Cloud Foundry CAPI (Cloud Controller) versions prior to 1.98.0.

2

How does CVE-2020-5418 affect Cloud Foundry CAPI?

CVE-2020-5418 allows authenticated users with only the "cloud_controller.read" scope to list all droplets in all spaces, even if they have no roles in those spaces.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5418?

CVE-2020-5418 has a severity rating of medium with a value of 4.3.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5418?

Cloud Foundry CAPI versions prior to 1.98.0 and Cloud Foundry cf-deployment versions up to exclusive 13.17.0 are affected.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5418?

To fix CVE-2020-5418, upgrade Cloud Foundry CAPI to version 1.98.0 or higher.

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