CVE-2020-5410
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
Spring, by VMware Tanzu, Cloud Config contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows applications to serve arbitrary configuration files.
CISA KEV Advisory
VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Config Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Spring, by VMware Tanzu, Cloud Config contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows applications to serve arbitrary configuration files.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This path traversal vulnerability in Spring Cloud Config, by VMware Tanzu, enables applications to serve arbitrary configuration files. The high EPSS score of 0.94323 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability for affected systems.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. This confirms that threat actors are leveraging this flaw for malicious purposes.
Update Spring Cloud Config to a patched version as advised by VMware Tanzu. Ensure proper input validation and sanitization are in place for file paths in applications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-5410 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2020-5410 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-5410 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1